Windows Browsers Edge V77

Microsoft Edge 77: The Chromium Revolution

Released in September 2019, Microsoft Edge 77 marked one of the most significant pivots in internet history. For the Chasms.com community, this version represented the "New Edge"—the moment Microsoft stepped away from its own EdgeHTML engine and embraced the open-source Chromium project (the same foundation used by Google Chrome).

A Familiar Foundation, a Better Experience

By moving to Chromium, Edge 77 instantly solved years of "web compatibility" issues.

• Flawless Rendering: Websites that used to struggle on older versions of Edge now loaded perfectly, as the browser shared the same DNA as Chrome.

• Chrome Extension Support: This was the game-changer. Edge 77 users could now install almost any extension from the Chrome Web Store, giving them access to a massive library of tools for customizing their experience on Chasms.com.

Tracking Prevention: Taking Back Control

Microsoft didn't just copy Chrome; they improved on the privacy front with a new, simplified Tracking Prevention system:

• Three Levels of Safety: Users could choose between Basic, Balanced, or Strict privacy settings.

• Blocking the Creeps: This feature blocked known harmful trackers and minimized the data third-party advertisers could collect, making the browser feel much "cleaner" and more private than its competitors.

Features for the Modern Professional

• Internet Explorer Mode: To help businesses, Edge 77 included "IE Mode," which allowed ancient, legacy websites to open inside a tab using the old IE engine.

• Personal & Work Profiles: This version perfected the "Profile" switcher. You could keep your personal Chasms.com bookmarks and passwords completely separate from your work account, even in the same window.

• Collections (Early Preview): Version 77 began testing "Collections," a powerful tool for gathering text, images, and links into a sidebar for research projects and shopping lists.

The Best of Both Worlds

Microsoft Edge 77 proved that Microsoft could play well with others while still offering a "Windows-first" feel. It was faster than the old Edge, more private than Chrome, and set the stage for the highly competitive browser landscape we have today.