Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade does something that many thought was not possible. At the end of the last decade, Microsoft bundled Internet Explorer with its Windows operating system and effectively killed other browsers like Netscape.
For years Internet Explorer has been the default web browser on Windows. Its icon is instantly recognizable, its features tie into almost everything Microsoft has to offer. Other web browsers have challenged Internet Explorer, but Windows 10 seems to be the only thing that will eventually bring the web browser to its knees. Microsoft Edge, the company’s new browser, has taken over what Internet Explorer once held in Windows 10.
Because of these changes, users everywhere will once flock to forums and Microsoft’s support pages wondering how to surf the Internet in Windows 10. Here’s how to get the most out of this new Microsoft Edge browser and get back to Internet Explorer. if you really need it.
How to Browse the Internet in Windows 10 – Using Microsoft Edge
Again, Microsoft is calling this new browser Edge. It’s not something you need to install from the Windows Store or download from the web. It installs on your laptop, tablet, and desktop along with the rest of Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge exists because Microsoft has painted itself into a corner with Internet Explorer. With years of bad experience, Microsoft has tried to do better and provide a modern experience with Internet Explorer and Windows 8. Still, the company has not seen significant growth. Even if the browser was better, no one would use it just by name. Worse still, in Windows 8, Microsoft released a separate version of Internet Explorer made specifically for touch. This meant that there were two versions of Internet Explorer on the same machine with big differences in interfaces. It just confused people more.
Microsoft Edge is mouse and touch friendly. It has no legacy code that can break websites. To surf the Internet in Windows 10 using Microsoft Edge faucet or click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen.
Now look for the tile. Regardless of the color you choose for Live Tiles and Start, the Microsoft Edge icon is blue. Tap or click the Microsoft Edge tile. If you don’t see it pinned to Start, tap or click the All Apps button on Start.
Welcome to Microsoft Edge.
The default Microsoft Edge experience is greyed out. On devices with a Microsoft Account, a new home page with interesting news from MSN and a quick web search is the first thing you see. You can override this setting with your own homepage if you want.
Tap or click A to go to the site you want. Don’t worry, the address bar only stops inside the window when the browser first starts. After that, it blends into the rest of the window, out of the way so you can focus on the site you’re browsing.
The button keeps all the downloads you’ve made, the list of sites you’ve marked for later reading, and your browser history. You can also browse or add more to your favorites here.
As you browse new pages, the rest of the interface lights up with options. allows you to get rid of distractions on a website and only see text, as noted by the book next to the address bar. Great for consuming long-form content.
Star lets you collect your favorite websites, just like in Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Edge includes which allows users to easily take handwritten notes on the website they visit. Click or tap the note-taking icon to turn this feature on. You can use a mouse or a stylus such as the Surface Pen to mark up websites.
There is the button which is an easy way to send the link of this website to your friends via email, Twitter or Facebook. App manufacturers can add Share support to any of their apps.
Finally, there is the menu button. It stores settings like a switch to open the Favorites Bar and a dark interface. You can also turn off the Flash plugin in the settings area if necessary.
Note that Microsoft Edge syncs your browsing history with your other Windows 10 computers and devices. Also note that you will need to import your favorites from the settings area when you first log in.
How to Browse the Internet in Windows 10 – How to Find Internet Explorer
Obviously, there are people who prefer to use Internet Explorer. Microsoft has not updated this browser with any new features, but it is still available in Windows 10. Even if you like Microsoft Edge, you may find that a page is not working properly and you have to switch between the two.
Tap or click on your Taskbar. Then start typing in Internet Explorer.
Now right-click the Internet Explorer icon to pin Internet Explorer to Start. If you’re using tap, tap and hold the icon and select it from the menu.
Good luck on Windows 10. Browsing the Internet is easier than ever in Windows 10.