Like many other browsers, Microsoft Edge is trying to reduce the headaches of using the Internet.

Taking a cue from Google Chrome's new feature to eliminate malicious pop-ups, Microsoft Edge is also working to make the Internet a little less frustrating. For many, this means getting rid of the annoying notification pop-ups that appear every time you head to a particular site. Sure, it's not so bad once in a while, but it can definitely get on your nerves over time.

As TechRadar discovered, the latest version of Microsoft's browser, Edge 84, introduces a "Quiet notification requests" feature that is enabled by default. It doesn't completely disable notifications (some of which you actually want to see), but instead of being sarcastic and in your face, notifications are relegated to a discreet bell icon in the address bar. You can click the bell when you're ready to see the pending notification, or you can ignore it. It's up to you.

This feature effectively filters notifications rather than blocking them altogether as Chrome does. By clicking the bell icon, you can also turn on notifications for each specific site and filter the pop-ups you receive.

If you prefer to see pop-ups at full volume, you can disable this feature: head to Notification settings at edge://settings/content/notifications and Quiet Notification Requests. Make sure this option is turned off and you will receive pop-ups as usual.

Microsoft will also be making changes to Toast notifications (notifications that appear at the bottom of the screen in Windows 10's Action Center); this will change when Edge 85 debuts. Going forward, these notifications will disappear in 25 seconds, so if you don't have a particular need to know what the system is trying to tell you, these pop-ups will disappear like dinosaurs.

Microsoft plans to provide further updates on this and other changes in the near future, but for now, it is good to see that the browser's creator is thinking of ways to make surfing less of a hassle. These changes are likely due to the fact that Microsoft has continually received a number of feedback from users that they receive too many notifications when using Edge.