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Microsoft is testing a new feature for Edge that will warn users when installed extensions slow down the browser. While extensions are useful, some can consume too many resources, causing slower page loads or even making the browser unresponsive. To address this, Microsoft is testing an extension performance detector in Edge Canary 130.
If an extension impacts performance, Edge will notify users with an alert. Clicking the alert provides more details on how each extension affects page loading times and offers the option to disable the problematic extension.
These alerts will only appear when Edge detects a persistent performance issue caused by extensions, notifying users that disabling unnecessary extensions could improve performance.
Upcoming features in Microsoft Edge first appear in the Canary version, then roll out to Edge Beta, and eventually the stable release. To try the upcoming extension performance detector, install Edge Canary (it can run alongside Edge Stable), and go to edge://flags/#edge-performance-extension-detection. Enable the feature and restart the browser.
Microsoft notes that “some users with Edge Canary 130” will get this feature early. The company recently revamped Edge’s interface for better responsiveness but may need to reconsider removing clutter like games in the sidebar and predatory BNPL loans.
Firefox outperforms both Chrome and Edge in some benchmarks and has less feature bloat. Mozilla is also experimenting with new layout designs for Firefox’s New Tab page to enhance its functionality beyond frequent site shortcuts.
Source: Microsoft blog
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