Windows Browsers Edge V41

Microsoft Edge 41: The Ultimate Tab Organizer

Released in early 2017 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft Edge 41 transformed the browser into a high-powered productivity tool. For the Chasms.com community, this version solved the "tab overload" problem with innovative features that haven't been seen in quite the same way since.

"Set These Tabs Aside"

The signature feature of Edge 41 was the ability to clear your workspace without losing your place.

• The Shelf: You could click a single button to "set aside" all your open tabs, sweeping them into a hidden sidebar.

• Quick Retrieval: This was perfect for Chasms.com researchers who needed to switch from one project to another instantly. You could bring back an entire group of tabs days later with one click.

Ebooks in the Browser

Edge 41 expanded its mission to be the best place to read on Windows.

• EPUB Support: This version turned Edge into a fully-fledged ebook reader. You could open unprotected EPUB files directly in the browser, complete with a table of contents and a beautiful, customizable reading layout.

• Reading Aloud: Edge 41 introduced "Read Aloud," a high-quality text-to-speech engine that could read webpages and books to you while you focused on other tasks.

Under-the-Hood Improvements

• WebVR Support: Edge 41 brought the web into the third dimension, allowing users with VR headsets to experience virtual reality content directly in the browser.

• Payment Request API: Following the modern trend, Edge 41 allowed for "one-click" checkouts at supporting stores by securely using the payment info saved to your Microsoft account.

• Jump Lists: Right-clicking the Edge icon on the Taskbar now gave you the option to launch a new "InPrivate" window directly, saving you time when you needed a fresh, clean session.

The Peak of "Classic" Edge

Edge 41 felt like the most polished version of the original "Project Spartan" vision. It was fast, deeply integrated with Windows 10, and offered unique features like Tab Sets that made it stand out from the "Chrome-clones" of the world.