Edge - the latest development among Internet browsers from the well-known company Microsoft. This browser is included in the latest Windows 10. The first access to the global network after buying a new computer or installing an operating system, the user receives through this solution. Let's talk about a fairly significant drawback of the application and how to eliminate it - the lack of the ability to block ads in Edge by default.
About Edge Browser
The browser in question was created from scratch, and is intended primarily to replace the outdated and rapidly losing popularity Internet Explorer. It should be noted that Edge came out as a whole worthy competitor to other observers, although it is not without flaws. Of course, blocking ads in the Edge browser, if it had been present initially from the very first version, would have brought the Microsoft solution much more popularity than can be stated today. This is a really sought after feature.
How to block ads in Edge
If we talk about blocking various advertising components of modern web pages through the browser in question, then this, of course, is an important feature for many Internet browsers. Users are accustomed to using similar functionality in other applications to view web pages that they used before the creation of Microsoft. But after all, any application is not evaluated by the presence or absence of one or another, albeit important, function. Many people like Edge in general, for example, for the speed of work and its presence by default in the OS. And about additional features - solutions are found. Ads can be blocked in Microsoft Edge using third-party software and plug-ins. From a certain point, there is also the opportunity to activate the lock function in the browser itself.
Very first method
At the time of the appearance of the first versions of the browser, there was no way to block the "advertising garbage" in any way. But quite quickly the first solution was found - blocking ads in Edge using the Adguard application. In general, this blocker shows itself as an excellent tool by which automatically remove advertising banners, pop-ups. In addition, the software package, which is Adguard, includes components that speed up the Internet, as well as providing opportunities for comprehensive protection of the user and computer from online threats.
Advantages and disadvantages
Thus, using Adguard, you can significantly improve the quality and safety of Internet surfing in a Microsoft browser. Edge blocking ads and other features that appear after installing Adguard make the browser almost perfect. The only stopping factor is the cost of the application, for some users it seems too high.
Plugins
With the development of the Edge browser and the release of major updates in the product in question, new, previously missing functions became available. In particular, it became possible to use add-ons from third-party developers - plugins. Such an extension of functionality was welcomed by so many users, including because blocking ads in Edge has become more accessible and simple. It’s enough to install the AdBlock extension from the Windows 10 app store, and in most cases you can forget about advertising on web pages.
Advantages and disadvantages of AdBlock
Probably, this way of solving the issue of removing annoying banners and other "junk" components of sites can be considered the most popular, moreover, the plugin is distributed free of charge. The disadvantages include the fact that AdBlock does not block absolutely all advertising, the extension still skips the offers of some companies. This is most likely due to the agreements that exist between AdBlock developers and other companies (there are rumors that even Google is among them).
Built-in Edge Features
Of course, the developers of the most popular operating system sometimes listen to the opinions of users and implement popular functions in their applications. As you know, the Edge browser is updated along with the operating system, being an integral part of it. With the release of one of the major Windows 10 updates, blocking ads in Edge, or rather, the ability to block pop-ups, has become a built-in feature of Microsoft's browser.
In order to use this feature, you should open a browser and go along the path: “Options” - “Advanced options” - “Block pop-ups”, then turn the switch to use this feature to the “On” position. After such manipulations, pop-ups should theoretically not bother the user. The above method is a relatively effective method that allows you to remove the most annoying, very disturbing and often dangerous elements from the process of viewing web pages.
Microsoft, of course, can state that ad blocking in Windows Edge is present, although it is difficult to call the described function 100% reliable and appropriate for all user needs.
Future
In their announcements, the developers of Windows and the Edge browser quite often promise their users to create and implement a full-fledged ad blocker in the browser. There are no details about the release dates, and therefore it is very difficult to predict when users will receive a truly full-fledged and functional solution built into the browser. In addition, we should not forget that advertising revenue is a large amount of money that goes to accounts, including Microsoft. It is entirely possible to assume that this is the reason for the so slow development of software tools that are very necessary for ordinary users ...