Customizing the Browser in Edge
Edge
| Intermediate
- 9 videos | 26m 9s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
Everybody has their own preferences for web surfing, and Microsoft Edge makes it easy to tailor your experience. Discover how to customize Edge.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Customize your start page in microsoft edgeDisplay microsoft edge toolbars in different panesPersonalize the appearance of your microsoft edge browserInstall and manage extensionsUse and manage the types of desktop notifications you receive
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Manage your microsoft edge passwordsBlock pop-ups while using microsoft edgeProtect your privacy onlineModify your browser's internet security settings
IN THIS COURSE
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4m 47sWhen you open Microsoft Edge, your start-up page will show up automatically. This page can be customized in a number of different ways. You will also see how to activate the Home button in your browser, and how to change the saved home page, which you can return to at any moment with just one click. FREE ACCESS
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2m 30sMicrosoft Edge's toolbars can be displayed in different panes around your main browsing window. Learn how to make them appear and what tools they contain. FREE ACCESS
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2m 18sLearn how to personalize the appearance of your Microsoft Edge browser. Find the zoom, full screen and color options to modify the layout of the web pages you view. FREE ACCESS
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3m 11sA browser extension is a plug-in that increases the functionality of a web browser in some way. You can install extensions in your Microsoft Edge browser to improve your navigating experience on the internet. FREE ACCESS
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3m 17sIn Microsoft Edge, you can manage what types of desktop notifications you receive from your browser. You can, for example, get notifications when you receive a new email in your Gmail inbox. You can choose to turn off these notifications at any time. FREE ACCESS
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3m 4sUsing your Microsoft Edge browser, you will be able to save your passwords in order to avoid having to enter them each time you want to log in. Learn how to save your passwords and modify this function's settings. FREE ACCESS
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1m 57sWhile you are surfing the web, you will most likely encounter pop-ups, that is new windows which appear automatically when you access a web page. Often these pop-ups contain adverts, although they may also be part of a particular website. Learn how to test your browser's pop-up settings and to block unwanted pop-ups using your Microsoft Edge control panel. FREE ACCESS
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2m 22sCertain websites save data about your visit in small files known as Cookies. Learn how to find these files and modify your browser settings to prevent Cookies from being saved, as well as using the Do Not Track option to let sites you visit know that you do not want your browsing to be monitored. FREE ACCESS
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2m 43sIn order to ensure maximum security while browsing using Microsoft Edge, learn how to modify the internet security settings in your browser to prevent monitoring and define which sites you trust and which you don't. FREE ACCESS
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