Hey everyone! If you’re like me and you live your life on the web, you know that speed is everything. Microsoft’s latest update to Edge, version 122, brings some pretty impressive upgrades to the Browser Essentials UI. So, what’s new and why should you care? Let’s dive in!
First things first: Edge 122 has made the Browser Essentials UI a whole lot snappier. We’re talking about a 42% speed increase for all users and an incredible 76% boost for those on devices without an SSD or with less than 8GB of RAM. That means less waiting around for pages to load and a smoother browsing experience overall.
But wait, there’s more! The Favorites feature is also getting a makeover in Edge 124, making it a solid 40% faster whether you keep them expanded or collapsed. And this is just the start—keep an eye out for improvements to other features like history, downloads, and the wallet in the coming months.
So, how did Microsoft pull this off? Well, it all started by listening to you, the users. The Edge team has been collecting telemetry data to monitor UI responsiveness and identify pain points. They found that some code bundles were too large and not modular enough, which was slowing things down. By reorganizing the code and reducing reliance on JavaScript for UI rendering, they managed to speed things up significantly.
Enter WebUI 2.0, the new architecture behind these improvements. This markup-first approach minimizes the size of code bundles and cuts down on the JavaScript needed to render the UI. It’s more modular and performance-tuned, ensuring that the browser stays responsive even on lower-end devices.
The fun doesn’t stop here. Microsoft is committed to continuously improving Edge’s performance. Expect more features to get these speed boosts, and don’t be surprised if some of these optimization packages go open-source to benefit the broader developer community.
Microsoft wants to hear from users, as it tends to. Microsoft wants users to share their experiences and feedback by going to Settings and more (…) > Help and feedback > Send feedback. Hopefully, your input helps shape the future of Edge.
What do you think of these updates? Are you excited about the faster browsing experience? Let’s discuss this in the comments below
