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I just bought a new computer and was curious, so I thought I'd try Windows first, and . . . No. Chrome is not the new IE. I am constantly pushed to use Edge fo
by drewcoo 2y ago
I just bought a new computer and was curious, so I thought I'd try Windows first, and . . .
No. Chrome is not the new IE. I am constantly pushed to use Edge for everything, to "make it better" for myself. It's actually sorta creepy . . .
- theshrike79 2y agoYou do know that Edge is Chromium repackaged, like all other browsers except Safari and Firefox?
- saghm 2y agoSo then why does Microsoft try to push it so hard on users who are trying to use Chrome? It's hard to believe they're just trying to save everyone the minimal time and effort that's being spent installing a different browser by randomly deciding to force a full-screen ad on an OS update. At absolute best, it's benign but worth not using simply to avoid rewarding whatever misguided incentives lead to them to "market" it like this. https://www.techradar.com/news/sorry-microsoft-not-even-a-full-page-ad-will-make-people-want-to-use-edge https://www.techradar.com/news/sorry-microsoft-not-even-a-fu...
- giantrobot 2y agoThe Edge browser engine is just Chromium. But the Edge browser has loads of telemetry active. Microsoft wants you to use Edge because the telemetry makes them money, rendering websites doesn't really make them money.
- int_19h 2y agoWhen you use Chrome and sign in, Google is tracking you. When you use Edge and sign in, Microsoft gets to track you. Both companies are selling ads.
- theshrike79 2y agoEdge integrates to Windows, Chrome doesn't. You can set parental controls on Edge using Microsoft's tools, not so for Chrome and Firefox.