just launched Microsoft Edge 129a new version of the web browser that, to be honest, has little, very little to do: an accumulation of patches and fixes, some internal changes that few will notice, changes of a technical nature that will do the same luck… The usual, with the exceptions that worthy of comment, but nothing remarkable.

These exceptions include, for example, the end of support for macOS 10.5 Catalina, the removal of the CryptoWallet function from the browser folder (under “Settings > Profile”). But that doesn’t mean Microsoft isn’t working on improving the app. In fact, they do it in different ways, as in this case. And who uses a browser without extensions these days?

Extensions are one of the best inventions because of the functionality they provide without overloading the app by default with things not everyone wants. However, they have their counterpart: they can pose a security risk, increase browser consumption, and can generate performance and stability issues. Microsoft is working on it.

Specifically, the goal is to “take control of browser performance when using extensions with Microsoft Edge,” as posted on the Windows blog. They will do it extension power detector which will alert the user when redundantly “a persistent performance issue resulting from the use of the extension is detected.” White and in a bottle.

It is not clear when this feature will arrive in the stable version of the browser, but it should not be long: users of development versions of Microsoft Edge (Canary 130) already have it active, others can already find it in a hidden option, read flagssearch term «Extension power detector» or via the URI “edge://flags/#edge-performance-extension-detection”.

That said, if you’ve already updated to Microsoft Edge 129 and can’t find this option, give it time, as it doesn’t reach all browser users equally. In the meantime, remember that the heart icon displays «Browser Basics«, including information related to its performance. Come on, you don’t have to walk around blindly until the detector in question appears.

Also, don’t forget that if you use Microsoft Edge or any other Chromium derivative, you have a “browser task manager” where you can check page and extension consumption in real time, and you don’t have to be a computer genius to figure it out. if any of these elements get out of hand. You can find it in the application menus or by using the shortcut “Shift+Esc”.