Spice Up Your Edge: Awesome Themes from the Extensions Store

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Hey everyone! So, you’re rocking Microsoft Edge and looking to spice things up? You’ve come to the right place. Forget boring browser windows – let’s dive into the world of Edge themes and transform your online experience!

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From IE to Edge: A Browser Glow-Up¶

Remember the clunky days of Internet Explorer? Microsoft decided to ditch the dinosaur and bring us the sleek, modern Microsoft Edge. Built for Windows 10 (and beyond!), Edge goes head-to-head with the Chrome king. The best part? It supports Chrome extensions, add-ons, and even syncs your Chrome data. But what really sets Edge apart? Themes! You can totally personalize your browser interface and make it your own. For a while, we were stuck with just Light and Dark, but now? The theme world is your oyster!

Top 5 Edge Themes to Rock Your Browser¶

Ready to explore some seriously awesome themes? Let’s get to it!

1. GitHub Dark Theme: For the Night Owl Coders¶

Burning the midnight oil on GitHub? This theme is your new best friend. It doesn’t mess with your entire browser, just GitHub itself. Activate it, and bam - instant dark mode for all your late-night coding sessions. No more eye strain!

2. Succulents New Tab Plants Theme: A Little Green for Your Screen¶

Bring a touch of nature to your digital world with the Succulents New Tab Plants Theme. Every time you open a new tab, you’ll be greeted by gorgeous HD images of cactus succulents. It’s like a mini zen garden right in your browser. Ahhh, refreshing!

3. Cute Dogs and Puppies Wallpapers New Tab Theme: Paw-somely Adorable¶

Okay, dog lovers, this one’s for you! This theme is exactly what it sounds like: a flood of adorable dog and puppy pictures on every new tab. Warning: May cause excessive “awww”ing and sudden urges to watch puppy videos. (It happened to me while writing this!)

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4. The Black Cat - Dark Theme: Dark Mode Done Right¶

Don’t let the name fool you, this theme has nothing to do with cats. What it does do is give you dark mode on a ton of websites. It’s not just a new tab background change; it’s a full-on dark mode experience. And the developers promise not to ruin your browsing, which, so far, they haven’t! High five to them!

5. Dark Theme for Edge: Embrace the Darkness¶

If you’re all about that dark mode life, this is the ultimate theme. While some themes just change new tabs or specific sites, this one transforms your entire Edge experience. Every website goes dark, except for new tabs. No more toggling dark mode on individual sites! It worked like a charm on all the biggies: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, you name it.

How to Get Your Theme On¶

Ready to give your Edge a makeover? It’s super easy!

1. Open Edge: Fire up your browser.
2. Click the Three Dots: You know, the ones in the top right corner.
3. Choose Extensions: From the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll Down & Click “Get extensions for Microsoft Edge”: It’s under “Find new extensions.”
5. Search for “theme”: Type it in the search box and hit enter.
6. Browse and Click “Get”: Find a theme you love and click “Get” next to it.
7. Add the Extension: In the popup, click “Add extension” and wait for the confirmation.

Important Note: Sometimes Edge blocks certain themes. If that happens, head back to the Extensions page and manually toggle the theme on. You got this!

More Theme Adventures!¶

Want even more options? Check out the Edge addons and extensions store. And guess what? You can even use Chrome themes on Edge! Seriously!

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Edge: More Than a Chrome Rival?¶

Let’s be real: Edge feels more like a Chrome upgrade than a competitor. It does everything Chrome does, but often uses fewer resources. So, if you’re already on the Edge train, why not personalize it with a killer theme?

What do you think? Which theme are you itching to try? Share your thoughts and favorite themes in the comments below! Let’s talk Edge style! And come back anytime for more browser tips and tricks.