Microsoft Edge Dev now lets you nickname passwords

You can now nickname passwords in Microsoft Edge Dev, making them easier to identify.

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What you need to know

Microsoft just released an update to Edge Dev that brings the browser to version 106.0.1349.1. The update brings the option to nickname passwords, which makes them easier to identify. There is also the normal range of fixes and general improvements.

Edge Dev version 106.0.1349.1 adds History Date Filtering on the full page for History and new policies related to upstream and downstream changes.

Here’s what’s new an improved, asoutlined by Microsoft:

Added features:

Improved reliability:

Changed behavior:

You can download Microsoft Edge Dev from Microsoft’s website or try out the other Insider versions of the browser.

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Microsoft Edge Dev

Microsoft has several versions of Edge that allow people to test new and experimental features. Dev sits in the middle of Canary and Beta, allowing Insiders to try features early without as much instability as Canary.

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