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The video provides a comprehensive guide on customizing the Microsoft Edge web browser, specifically focusing on configuring the home page, startup page, and new tab page. It begins with demonstrating how to navigate the settings menu to specify page preferences for each function: the startup page (the initial page on opening the browser), the home page (displayed when clicking the home button), and the new tab page (shown when creating a new tab). For more advanced customization of the new tab page, the presenter recommends a Chrome extension called 'New Tab Redirect', illustrating how to enable Edge to accept extensions from other stores, install the extension, and configure it to display a user-specified URL. The tutorial includes testing these customizations to ensure changes take effect, providing a thorough walkthrough for users seeking to personalize their Edge browser experience.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to configure the home page, startup page, and new tab page in the Microsoft Edge web browser. The startup page is the page that loads when the browser is first opened, the home page is what appears when the home button is clicked, and the new tab page is what displays when a new tab is created. The presenter demonstrates starting from a default Edge setup and guides through the steps to change these settings. This includes accessing the settings via the ellipsis (three dots) menu, navigating to ‘Start, home, and new tabs’ section, and configuring page preferences for each of these functionalities. The option to retain open tabs on startup and to add multiple startup pages (e.g., setting Google as the startup page) is discussed. Additionally, to change the new tab page, the presenter suggests using a Chrome extension called ‘New Tab Redirect’ and shows how to install Chrome extensions in Edge by allowing the installation through the Edge settings.
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In this segment, the video demonstrates how to install and configure an extension to customize the new tab page in the Edge browser. The key steps include enabling the “allow extensions from other stores” option, adding the extension, and turning it on. After installation, users need to grant management permission and input the desired new tab page URL in the extension’s settings. The video ensures the custom page appears when a new tab is opened and verifies by restarting the browser. The process is summarized with a reminder to check the extension settings and ensure the necessary permissions are enabled.