Hi BryarGh,
Thanks for posting here in the forum. the top bar freezing where address input, navigation buttons, and icons become unresponsive, is likely triggered by:
- macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 bugs, which have caused UI lag and memory issues across several apps https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256145409?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054
- Edge’s multi-window rendering**, especially when split across multiple virtual Desktops.
- GPU or compositor conflicts** introduced in the latest macOS update.
Below are the fixes you can try:
- Update Edge to the Latest Version
Microsoft may have patched this in a newer build:
- Go to Edge > Settings > About Microsoft Edge
- Let it check for updates and install the latest version.
- Disable Hardware Acceleration
This often resolves UI freezes:
- Go to Settings > System and Performance
- Toggle off Use hardware acceleration when available
- Restart Edge
- Avoid Multiple Desktops for Edge Windows
Until a fix is released:
- Keep all Edge windows on the same Desktop
- Use tabs instead of separate windows
- Clear Edge Cache and Reset Settings
Corrupted cache can worsen UI issues:
- Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services
- Under Clear browsing data, select Cached images and files
- Also try Reset settings under Settings > Reset settings
- Report to Microsoft and Apple
You can submit feedback:
- In Edge:
Alt + Shift + I - In macOS: Apple Menu > Feedback Assistant
Hope this helps.