Windows Browsers Edge V25

Microsoft Edge 25: The First Big Leap

Released in November 2015 as part of the Windows 10 "November Update" (Version 1511), Microsoft Edge 25 was the browser’s first major upgrade. While the initial release in July was a "minimum viable product," version 25 began to fill in the gaps, adding essential features that made it a much more capable daily driver for the Chasms.com community.

Tab Previews: Look Before You Click

One of the most visual additions in Edge 25 was Tab Previews.

• Visual Hover: Instead of clicking blindly through twenty open tabs, you could simply hover your mouse over any tab to see a live thumbnail of the page.

• Better Management: This allowed users to quickly find the exact article or reference they needed on Chasms.com without the constant "tab-switching" fatigue.

Syncing and Continuity

The biggest missing piece of the puzzle was finally addressed: Syncing.

• Favorites & Reading List: Edge 25 finally allowed you to sync your Favorites and Reading List items across all your Windows 10 devices.

• Unified Settings: Your browser preferences followed you from your desktop to your laptop, making the "Spartan" experience feel like a cohesive part of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Casting and Real-Time Communication

Edge 25 wasn't just about reading; it was about sharing:

• Cast Media to Device: This version added the ability to cast video, pictures, and audio directly from the browser to any Miracast or DLNA device on your network.

• Object RTC (ORTC): Edge 25 became a pioneer in web communication by implementing ORTC. This allowed for real-time audio and video calls directly in the browser without needing any clunky plugins like Skype or Flash.

Hardened Security: DLL Injection Protection

Under the hood, Edge 25 became much more of a fortress:

• DLL Blocking: To combat malicious software that tried to "inject" code into your browser, Edge 25 began blocking the loading of unauthorized DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries).

• Signature Enforcement: Only Microsoft-signed or WHQL-certified drivers were allowed to interact with the browser process, significantly reducing the risk of "Superfish" style adware attacks.