534608 – Microsoft Edge: v.144 – Performance settings update and feature name changes

Product:

Microsoft Edge

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Efficiency mode feature name will change to energy saver and efficiency mode for PC gaming name will be renamed PC gaming boost to better describe the feature benefits. The new names will be in browser performance settings after the update.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-11-26

updated:
2026-01-17

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Feature Name Confusion
Users may be confused by the change in feature names, leading to potential misconfiguration of settings and reduced performance.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-v-144-performance-settings-update-and-feature/td-p/123456

User Experience Disruption
The update may disrupt user workflows as they adapt to the new feature names, potentially leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Product Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-v-144-performance-settings-update-and-feature/td-p/123456

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Edge has made some updates to its performance settings, which might sound a bit technical, but it's quite straightforward. Imagine your browser like a car. Previously, it had a feature called "Efficiency Mode," which is like a fuel-saving mode that helps your car (or in this case, your browser) run more smoothly and use less energy. Now, they've simply renamed this feature to "Energy Saver." It's like changing the label on the car's dashboard to make it clearer that this mode helps conserve energy, just like turning off the air conditioning to save fuel.

Similarly, there was another feature called "Efficiency Mode for PC Gaming." Think of this as a turbo boost for your car when you're driving on a race track. It helps your computer run games more efficiently by prioritizing resources for gaming. This feature has been renamed to "PC Gaming Boost." The new name is more descriptive, making it easier to understand that this setting is specifically designed to enhance gaming performance.

These changes are now available in the browser's performance settings, so next time you update Microsoft Edge, you'll see these new names. The features themselves haven't changed; only the names have been updated to better reflect what they do. This is similar to a company rebranding a product to make its purpose clearer to customers.