Microsoft Edge Beta 89 lets you block auto-playing videos

Microsoft Edge Beta makes the jump to version 89 with latest update.

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What you need to know

Microsoft Edge Beta has a new update that brings it to version 89.0.774.18. The update includes several feature improvements, including lockdown capabilities for kiosk mode and the ability to block auto-playing videos.

Here’s everything that’s new, as found on the browser’srelease notes:

Productivity:

You can snag the update now if you’re a Beta Channel Insider or grab it from Microsoft’s website.

A worthy browser.

The new Microsoft Edge runs on Chromium, supports popular extensions, and regularly gets new features from Microsoft. The Beta, Dev, and Canary versions of Edge get new features to test and try out regularly as well.

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