Windows 10: Introducing the new surf game in Microsoft Edge

Brink · May 26, 2020

Starting with build 83.0.478.37, users can now play a surfing-themed game in the new Microsoft Edge when theyâre offline or by navigating to edge://surf. The game, which has been available for Insiders since late February, is now available for everyone to play in the latest Stable channel release.

Inspired by the classic Windows game SkiFree, the surf game challenges players to ride through the water while avoiding islands, fellow surfers, and other obstacles. Watch out for the kraken! Players can also collect hearts to extend their lives and boosts for a burst of speed. Surf as far as possible in an endless ocean, compete for the shortest time, or zig zag through as many gates as you can in a row. With three distinct game modes, players have a variety of ways to pass the time.

To catch the wave, simply navigate to edge://surf in the address bar. If you are not connected to the internet, Microsoft Edge will also provide a handy link to the game to help you pass the time.

An early version of the surf game originally debuted in November as part of a special Easter Egg. Insiders followed a series of cryptic hints and puzzles in the run-up to Microsoft Ignite 2019 which eventually led them to unlock the hidden surf game using Collections. Upon reaching the end of the game, Insiders were treated to the worldâs first look at the new icon for Microsoft Edgeâtwo days before the official reveal.

Upon the conclusion of the Easter Egg, the number one request from Insiders was to turn the surfing game into an endless runner as the permanent âoffline gameâ for Microsoft Edge. The team took this feedback to heart and has spent the last few months polishing edge://surf and adding new gameplay features and improvements, including support for accessibility features like high contrast, screen readers, and even the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Hereâs a look at whatâs included:

Letâs surf: Endless mode

Surf as far as you can while avoiding obstacles and the kraken. You can switch modes via the game settings menu.

Time trial mode

Reach the end of the course as fast as you can! Collect coins to help you achieve an even shorter time. The course is always the sameâcan you find the shortest possible route? You can switch modes via the game settings menu.

Zig zag mode

Surf through as many gates as you can in a row! Your streak will reset if you miss a gate, but you can keep playing until your lives run out. You can switch modes via the game settings menu.

Play with keyboard, mouse, touch, or gamepad

Play your way with support for keyboard, mouse, touch, and gamepads, including Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. The game also supports gamepad haptic feedback (rumble) for a more immersive experience. Instructions for how to play, including the controls for each input method, can be found in the gameâs settings menu.

Personal high scores

Each game mode keeps a record of your high score, and youâll see a notification every time you set a new record. You can also reset your stats from the game settings menu.

High visibility mode

High visibility mode (accessible via the game settings menu) highlights the hit boxes around objects, making it easier to identify and avoid obstacles in the water.

Reduced speed mode

For users who prefer a more relaxed pace or need extra time to pull off those surfing moves, they can enable the new reduced speed mode (accessible via the game settings menu) to slow down the speed of the game.

And much more!

The final release of edge://surf has many changes based directly on user feedback from the Easter Egg version, including an enhanced user experience, numerous gameplay improvements (such as smarter enemy logic) and bug fixes, and much more. Who knows? There might even be a few secrets just waiting to be found.

Thanks again to our incredible community that made this possible. Happy surfing!

â William Devereux, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Edge
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hurricane51 · May 26, 2020

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region

I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.

Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.

Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

Go to Settings.

Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.

Select add someone else on this PC.

Enter a user name and hit next.

Click on Finish.

Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

Brink · May 26, 2020

Introducing the new Microsoft Edge IT Center

Looking for technical documentation and tools to help you customize and manage Microsoft Edge for your organization? Bookmark the Microsoft Edge IT Center, your one-stop shop for everything you need to support a modern web browsing experience.

What’s new

First, you’ll find a streamlined top navigation bar with fly-out menus to help you quickly and easily access documentation, downloads, scripts, and support resources.

Figure 1. Top navigation and quick links

The new site also gives you quick access to information about compatibility, security, deployment, and end user readiness—all without ever having to leave the home page.

Figure 2. Compatibility resources

As seen in the screenshot above, you can easily find free resources to test the sites and web apps your end users rely on, mitigate compatibility issues, and manage legacy apps. Other highlights include:

Quick access to the latest research on the time and cost savings that can be achieved when using Microsoft Edge.

Free online training, virtual labs, and demos.

Troubleshooting tips and technical support

Details on how to provide backward compatibility while supporting the modern standards that large organizations need.

What’s next

I’m excited about this new site design and hope that you enjoy the new experience. We will continue to make improvements—both to the resources we provide and how we make those resources discoverable. If you’d like to share your thoughts and suggestions, please leave a comment below and bookmark the Microsoft Edge IT Center to stay informed on all the latest news. You can also join the Microsoft Edge Tech Community to share ideas, give feedback, discuss best practices, and connect with Microsoft engineers and your fellow IT pros.
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Source: Introducing the new Microsoft Edge IT Center

Brink · May 26, 2020

Introducing the new Microsoft Edge IT Center

Looking for technical documentation and tools to help you customize and manage Microsoft Edge for your organization? Bookmark the Microsoft Edge IT Center, your one-stop shop for everything you need to support a modern web browsing experience.

What’s new

First, you’ll find a streamlined top navigation bar with fly-out menus to help you quickly and easily access documentation, downloads, scripts, and support resources.

Figure 1. Top navigation and quick links

The new site also gives you quick access to information about compatibility, security, deployment, and end user readiness—all without ever having to leave the home page.

Figure 2. Compatibility resources

As seen in the screenshot above, you can easily find free resources to test the sites and web apps your end users rely on, mitigate compatibility issues, and manage legacy apps. Other highlights include:

Quick access to the latest research on the time and cost savings that can be achieved when using Microsoft Edge.

Free online training, virtual labs, and demos.

Troubleshooting tips and technical support

Details on how to provide backward compatibility while supporting the modern standards that large organizations need.

What’s next

I’m excited about this new site design and hope that you enjoy the new experience. We will continue to make improvements—both to the resources we provide and how we make those resources discoverable. If you’d like to share your thoughts and suggestions, please leave a comment below and bookmark the Microsoft Edge IT Center to stay informed on all the latest news. You can also join the Microsoft Edge Tech Community to share ideas, give feedback, discuss best practices, and connect with Microsoft engineers and your fellow IT pros.
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