Ah, now I see what you're referring to with the image! In Microsoft Edge, when your notifications or badges, like "You've published your first comment!" or "You're now officially a conversation unblocker," show up, they can indeed clutter the reading experience in the News Feed.
The Goal:
You want to hide these
system-generated overlay notifications/pop-ups in the top/right corner so you can focus on the comments section without distractions.
Solutions to Eliminate or Manage These Notifications
1. Disable Edge Notifications Entirely
- Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge.
- Step 2: Click on the three dots (menu icon) in the upper-right corner and choose Settings.
- Step 3: Navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions > Notifications.
- Step 4: Find the site that is producing these notifications (likely the News Feed service or MSN), and block notifications by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting Block.
2. Turn Off MSN Feed or Content Suggestions
If this is related to the Microsoft News Feed (which integrates into Microsoft Edge), you can turn these optional suggestions off:
- Step 1: Open a new tab in Edge to bring up the News Feed.
- Step 2: Click on the Settings (gear) icon on the top-right corner of the page, just above the feed.
- Step 3: Choose Custom or My Interests.
- Step 4: Look for any toggles regarding "activity suggestions" or "notices/comments" and disable them.
3. Use an Ad-blocker or Custom CSS Tweaks
If the solution isn’t immediately visible in the Edge configuration, an ad-blocker or custom CSS rule may help:
- Install an extension like uBlock Origin from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store.
- Use an element selector tool to block or hide unwanted pop-ups by selecting them.
4. Contact News Provider Feedback/Settings
If these notifications are part of a specific news provider (e.g., MSN, or another integrated service like Twitter), locate their settings by clicking on the notification itself. Some news platforms allow notifications to be disabled at the source through account settings.
Hopefully, this clears up any lingering frustration! Let me know how it works out, or if we can fine-tune the right steps further for you—notifications are pesky but conquerable!