Microsoft Edge adds a new browsing mode that prioritizes security

Microsoft Edge’s new browsing mode adds an extra layer of security to protect against exploits.

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What you need to know

Microsoft just released version 98.0.1108.43 of its Edge browser. The update has a handful of feature updates, including a new browsing mode that prioritizes security. Edge now lets people personalize their multi-profile experience, meaning users can make a list of sites the browser will automatically switch profiles for.

Here are the feature updates in Edge 98.0.11.08.43 asoutlined by Microsoft:

There’s also a long list of policy updates in the latest version of Edge, which are listed in aMicrosoft support document.

Microsoft Edge has a new browsing mode that prioritizes security. It also gets a small handful of other useful features in its most recent update.

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