Microsoft launched the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser earlier in 2020. However, the Windows maker has continued to support the legacy version. Microsoft has now said that the older browser’s time is over and its support will officially end next year.
Microsoft has now said that the older browser’s time is over and its support will officially end next year. The company said that since its release, millions of users have upgraded to the new Microsoft Edge, adding that new devices and future Windows feature updates (starting with Windows 10, version 20H2) will contain the new browser.
The company said that since its release, millions of users have upgraded to the new Microsoft Edge, adding that new devices and future Windows feature updates (starting with Windows 10, version 20H2) will contain the new browser. This means it is time to let go of Microsoft Edge Legacy.
How long does Microsoft Edge Keep browsing history?
However this no longer appears to be the case. This value is set to 20 (confirmed within Internet Options and the Registry) but Microsoft Edge appears to be retaining the browsing history for 90 days.
Is QR code reader for Microsoft Edge owned by Microsoft Inc?
This extension QR Code Reader for Microsoft Edge™ is not owned by, is not licensed by and is not a subsidiary of Microsoft Inc.
Can microsoft edge scan qr code?
Those who are running the latest version of Microsoft Edge Canary can use the QR code icon (shown below) in their address bar. When clicked, the icon generates a QR code for the website opened on your screen. You can then either scan the code on your mobile device or download it to share it with someone else.
How do I scan QR codes with the edge extension?
Scans QR codes and displays their contents on a Chromebook or other computer with a suitable webcam. To use this edge extension, please have a web camera attached to your computer. Put the QR Code within the red box and let our extension scan this QR code.
How to read QR codes on the web camera?
For this to work, you need to give access to the web camera and the web camera will scan the QR code which you hold in front of the web camera Please note if you are trying to read multiple QR codes on a specific webpage, you will need to download each QR code image separately to read it.
All functions execute locally on your browser, no data send to server. When you click the extension icon, it shows you QR code for current page URL. And you can change input and download QR code. There are two buttons at the bottom for custom generating and scanning QR code in a new page.