Increase productivity and collaboration with Microsoft Edge Workspace

What’s new and improved in Microsoft Edge version 114.0.1823.37?

Edge Workspaces allow customers to organize browsing tasks into custom windows. With this feature, users can create workspaces and share collections of browser tabs with colleagues, allowing workgroups to view the same sites and access recent work files in one convenient location. This ensures that everyone stays on the same page and can collaborate effectively.

Each Edge Workspace functions as an independent entity containing its own set of tabs and favorites. Users have full control over the creation and maintenance of their workspaces, allowing them to tailor their browsing experience to their specific needs. Whether it’s a project team, a research group, or a department within an organization, Edge Workspaces enable seamless collaboration and information sharing.

One of the main advantages of Edge Workspace is the automatic saving and synchronization of data. When users make changes to their workspaces, such as adding or removing tabs, the updates are automatically saved and reflected across devices and collaborators. This ensures that everyone working on the project has access to the most up-to-date information, reducing confusion and increasing productivity.

To learn more about Microsoft Edge Workspace and getting started, users can refer to the official documentation provided by Microsoft. The comprehensive guide offers detailed instructions and advice on how to use this exciting new feature to its full potential.

In addition to the introduction of Edge Workspace, the latest update also includes some policy updates to further improve the browsing experience. These policy changes give users and administrators more control and customization. Let’s take a look at the main policy updates.

New policies

1. StandaloneHubsSidebar is enabledThis policy enables a standalone sidebar, allowing users convenient access to the tools and features they prefer. By enabling this policy, users can have quick access to the main functions of the browser.
2. ShowDownloadsToolbarButtonWith this policy, users can choose to display the Downloads button on the toolbar, providing easy access to downloaded files.

Outdated policy

1. MicrosoftRootStoreEnabledThis policy determined whether the Microsoft Root Store and the built-in certificate verifier were used to verify server certificates. However, it is outdated and no longer applicable.

Additional Policy Changes

1. EnhanceSecurityMode:The main mode of this policy has been deprecated. Users are encouraged to explore other security modes for an enhanced browsing experience.
2. EdgeWorkspacesEnabledIf this policy is not configured, users will have access to the Microsoft Edge Workspace feature by default. Administrators can customize this policy to control access to Edge Workspaces according to their organization’s requirements.

Microsoft Edge continues to evolve with regular updates and new features designed to improve user productivity, security, and collaboration. The introduction of Edge Workspace in this latest release demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to providing innovative tools that enable users and teams to work together more effectively.

Users can download and update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge to experience the benefits of Edge Workspace and enjoy enhanced policy options. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting features from Microsoft as they strive to make browsing smarter and more collaborative than ever.