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WebUI 2.0

Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more
Winsage
February 23, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more

Microsoft Edge has received performance improvements, particularly for lower-end devices, with the latest version 132 enhancing the user interface. Alternatives to File Explorer for Windows 10 and 11, such as File Pilot, are emerging. Support for Windows 95 has ended in a widely-used application, and Microsoft has released several updates for the Windows Insider Program, including new builds for Windows 11 and 10. The Snipping Tool app has been updated to include a cropping tool for easier editing of screen recordings. Microsoft clarified that a feature to keep Microsoft Accounts always signed in will not be implemented at this time. Additionally, a significant update patched high-severity vulnerabilities in Edge, and the Edge Add-ons website has been revamped. Finalwire's AIDA64 has dropped support for Windows 95, 98, and Me. Battery Flyout has been updated to generate detailed battery reports. Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers can expect new game releases in February 2025, including titles like Avowed and EA Sports F1 24. Sea of Thieves has introduced new content in Season 15, and GTA V on PC will receive an upgrade on March 4. Xbox consoles can now support external hard drives larger than 16TB. The GeForce NOW streaming service has added new titles to its library.
Many of Microsoft Edge's most important features are now faster than ever
Winsage
February 20, 2025

Many of Microsoft Edge’s most important features are now faster than ever

Microsoft Edge version 132 has introduced significant performance enhancements, resulting in an average speed increase of approximately 40% across various features. Key areas affected include the Downloads folder, Drop, History, and the inPrivate new tab experience. The transition to WebUI 2.0 has optimized webpage rendering and improved speed, particularly benefiting lower-end devices using HDDs. For example, the time to open the Downloads folder has decreased from 0.927 seconds to 0.428 seconds. At least 14 areas of the browser's user interface have experienced these speed improvements, contributing to a more responsive and efficient browsing experience.
Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive on Windows 11 now
Winsage
December 9, 2024

Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive on Windows 11 now

Microsoft has integrated the updated WebUI 2.0 framework into its Edge browser for Windows 11, enhancing overall performance. The WebUI 2.0 framework reduces loading times for user interface elements, with the "Browser Essentials" feature loading 42 percent faster and the "Favorites" bar opening 40 percent quicker. These improvements benefit users on lower-performance computers, particularly those with limited RAM and without SSD storage. Microsoft plans to gradually convert more elements of Edge to the WebUI 2.0 framework, promising incremental performance boosts in the future.
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