Microsoft Edge

The new Microsoft Edge is deviating from other Chromium based browsers by redesigning the user interface for the Clear browsing data function.  Not only are the Microsoft developers making it easier to find this privacy feature, but they are also improving the interface so all data options are visible by default.

Currently Chromium browsers include a "Clear browsing data" option that by default will clear your browsing history, cookies and site data, and cached images and files. If you want to erase other information such as passwords, site permissions, hosted app data, or form autofill information, you first need to click on the Advanced tab.

Current Chromium clear browsing data function
Current Chromium Clear Browsing Data Function

In the Microsoft Edge Nightly build, Microsoft has added a flag that allows you to enable a new user interface for Clear browsing data that removes the Advanced tab and shows all options by default. This will make it easier for more causal users to see all available options and select those that they want to clear.

New Clear Browsing Data Interface
New Clear Browsing Data Interface

This new flag The new Microsoft Edge is also making the Clear browsing data option more prominent and easier to see by adding a blue button that is first thing a user see when they go into the Privacy and services section. 

Prominent Clear Browser Data button
Prominent Clear Browser Data button

Enabling the new Clear browsing data user interface

To enable the new Clear browsing data interface, you need to enable an experimental flag in the edge://flags screen.

From edge://flags search for "clear browsing" and a flag titled "Microsoft Edge clear browsing data dialog" will appear. To enable the new user interface, change this setting from Default to Enabled and then relaunch the browser when it prompts you to do so.

Microsoft Edge clear browsing data dialog Flag
Microsoft Edge clear browsing data dialog Flag

Once Edge has restarted, the new interface will be used for this privacy feature.

H/T: Techdows.com

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