What is Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge?

Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge is a feature designed to optimize the browser’s performance and reduce its impact on system resources. When enabled, Efficiency Mode helps extend battery life on laptops and improve overall system performance by minimizing the browser’s CPU and memory usage. This is particularly useful for users who often have multiple tabs open or run resource-intensive applications alongside their browser.

Benefits of Efficiency Mode

  • Extended Battery Life: By reducing the browser’s resource consumption, Efficiency Mode helps extend the battery life of laptops and other portable devices.
  • Improved Performance: Efficiency Mode minimizes the impact of Microsoft Edge on system resources, leading to smoother performance, especially on devices with limited hardware capabilities.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Users can enjoy a more responsive browsing experience, even when running multiple applications simultaneously.

How to Enable Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge Using Intune

Enabling Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge using Intune involves configuring a policy that applies the necessary settings to the browser on managed devices. Follow these steps to set it up:

Step 1: Access the Microsoft Intune Admin Center

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Intune Admin center.
  2. Sign in with your administrative credentials.

Step 2: Create a Configuration Profile

  1. In the admin center, go to Devices > Manage Devices > Configuration > Policies > Create new policy.
  2. Select Windows 10 and later as the platform.
  3. Choose Templates > Administrative Templates.
  4. Click Create.
    Edge Efficiency Mode

Step 3: Name and description

  1. Give the profile a Name and Description.
  2. Click Next.
    Edge Efficiency Mode

Step 4: Edit the configuration settings

  1. In the Administrative Templates section, search for Microsoft Edge.
  2. Navigate to Microsoft Edge > Performance.
  3. Find the setting named Enable Efficiency Mode.
  4. Set the policy to Enabled.
  5. Click 2 times Next.
    Edge Efficiency Mode

Step 4: Assign the Configuration Profile

  1. Assign the profile to the appropriate user groups or devices.
  2. Review the settings and click Create to deploy the profile.

Step 5: Monitor and Verify

  1. Use the monitoring tools in the admin center to track the deployment status of the configuration profile.
  2. Verify that Efficiency Mode is enabled on the managed devices by checking the Microsoft Edge settings.

Conclusion

Enabling Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge using Intune is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance the performance and battery life of your organization’s devices. By following these steps, you can ensure that your users benefit from a more efficient and responsive browsing experience. Embrace Efficiency Mode today and optimize your device performance with Microsoft Edge and Intune.

 

Paul Cobben