Microsoft has announced an update to its Edge Browser with a new ‘Kids Mode’ that makes browsing safer and more kid-friendly.
As more and more younger users get access to the internet, there is a clear need for more features that provide a kid-friendly experience while they browse. This is exactly what Microsoft is aiming to do with its Edge browser in its latest beta test. Described as “a convenient browsing mode inside Microsoft Edge that’s designed for kids,” Kids Mode gives children a safer way to explore the internet.
Related | Microsoft Edge Introduces Cross-Device History And Tab Syncing
The feature offers a slew of features, including custom themes, kid-friendly content, browsing on allow lists, Bing SafeSearch set to strict, and the requirement of a password to exit. Also, it doesn’t require users to have a child account or child profile.
For the time being, Kids Mode on Microsoft Edge is being rolled out to Edge Insiders in Microsoft’s Canary test channel – and is limited to US English on Windows and macOS only. Soon, it will come to the Edge dev channel as well.
How to Turn on Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge
To turn on Kids Mode in the Edge browser, open the profile switcher on the top right of the browser frame and click on Browse in Kids Mode.
You won’t need to be signed into the browser at the time, however, if you do so you will be able to sync Kids Mode settings across devices.
You will be prompted to choose an “appropriate age range” – “5-8 years” or “9 and older.”
That’s it. Next time you turn on Kids Mode, you won’t have to do this again.
How to Exit Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge
To exit Kids Mode, you’ll need to have your device password handy since selecting Exit Kids Mode in the top right of the browser frame brings up a password field. Hence your children won’t be able to simply bypass Kids Mode.
Kids Mode is a great feature, especially for a browser. Up until now, we’ve mostly seen child-friendly modes in streaming services, like Netflix. YouTube and Messenger have created entirely different apps that are aimed at younger users.
You might also like
More from Tech
YouTube Is Testing AI-Generated Video Summaries
YouTube has recently started testing a new feature that automatically generates summaries of videos using AI.
Meta Prepares To Launch AI Personas To Retain And Engage Users
According to industry sources, Meta is preparing to launch its AI personas feature in an effort to increase engagement with …
Meta Launches ‘Meta Quest+’ VR Subscription For $7.99
The new Meta Quest subscription will give you access to the top titles on the device every month. It costs …
YouTube Is Adding AI-Powered Dubbing
YouTube is integrating the team from Aloud to help you dub your videos in other languages with the help of …
New VEED AI Tool Helps You Fix Your Gaze In Videos
How many times have you struggled to keep eye contact with a camera when filming a video and reading off …
Apple Will Automatically Assign You An Apple ID Passkey With iOS 17 And macOS Sonoma
Apple will automatically assign each user a passkey so they can log into Apple accounts without needing a password. Passkey allocation …
IKEA Used AI To Create A Couch That Can Fold Like An Envelope
A design lab affiliated with IKEA used AI to design a couch that only weighs 22 pounds and can fold …
5 Long-Awaited Features Apple Is Finally Bringing To The iPhone With iOS 17
At WWDC 2023, Apple introduced several new features that will come with the release of iOS 17. Here are the …
Leaked: Instagram Is Working On An AI Chatbot
Images leaked by app researcher Alessandra Paluzzi show that Instagram is working on an AI chatbot. According to the images shared …
