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Microsoft Edge Productivity Updates

Written by Michael Cullen | Apr 15, 2024 2:45:38 PM

 

 

Enhancing productivity remains an ongoing pursuit for countless business owners and managers. Whether it entails expediting tasks or refining communication, every incremental improvement is valuable. Hence, optimizing the utility of existing tools becomes paramount.

Your web browser, often perceived as merely a conduit to the internet, harbors untapped potential, especially with Microsoft Edge on Windows 11. Laden with features tailored to amplify productivity, it stands as a potent ally. Here are five standout functionalities:

1. Split Screen for Multitasking: Mastering multitasking is indispensable for any business leader, and Microsoft Edge's split screen functionality facilitates this endeavor. Whether juxtaposing web pages, conducting research on multiple subjects, or monitoring diverse sites concurrently, split screen enables seamless side-by-side viewing within a single tab, akin to managing two windows without the clutter.

2. Vertical Tabs for Streamlined Navigation: Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of tabs? Microsoft Edge's vertical tabs provide a novel approach to tab management. By arranging tabs vertically along the browser window's side, effortless navigation between open tabs is achieved, alongside convenient access to essential controls such as close and mute.

3. Workspaces for Seamless Collaboration: Collaboration lies at the heart of business, and Microsoft Edge's Workspaces feature fosters smooth cooperation with colleagues or clients. Establish a workspace comprising a selection of open tabs, then disseminate it to others via a simple link. This enables them to open multiple tabs with a single click, ideal for collaborative brainstorming, project coordination, or team presentations.

4. Collections for Organized Research: Curating information from the web is a common endeavor. Microsoft Edge's Collections feature simplifies this process, facilitating effortless saving and organization of text, images, and videos from web pages into customized collections. Stay organized, maintain focus, and enhance productivity.

5. Immersive Reader for Distraction-Free Reading: When engrossed in reading an online article or document, page distractions can prove irksome. Microsoft Edge's Immersive Reader feature offers a clutter-free reading experience by eliminating ads, links, and other interruptions. Tailor text size, spacing, and color scheme to your preferences, and even opt for hands-free reading with content read aloud.

If your business has yet to embrace Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, now is a great opportunity to make the switch. Interested in transitioning? Reach out to Black Bear MSSP for assistance.