


Verdict:įinally, Edge Chromium comes to Windows 10 and we're impressed. So you can import some of your favourite Chrome extensions from the get-go.Įdge will now replace the old 'Edge' on Windows 10. What's instantly noticeable is support for existing Chrome extensions. Right now, only your favourites are synchronised. Unlike Chrome, Microsoft has deployed their own account system which will eventually synchronise your data including favourites, extensions, themes and browsing history. With the above in mind, and the need to be able to produce a solid, competitive and secure web browser, Microsoft has decided to stop trying to build their own from scratch and move to a Chromium framework, which is the engine that powers Google Chrome and other browsers.Įdge is the release version of this new browser. This is the trust placed by end users in Microsoft and their development. When Edge was first launched, in a rather basic form, with limited extension support, we used to receive complaints from people who'd bought a security suite and wanted a refund as their new security wouldn't support Edge (overlooking this was an issue with Edge, not their security). Despite having far more powerful alternatives, users paranoid about the dangers lurking around the internet would insist on using Internet Explorer. Linux and macOS versions may sometimes run a version behind.Microsoft never appears to be completely happy with their web browser. How to Clear Browsing Data When Microsoft Edge is Closed.How to Enable Dark Mode for All Sites in Microsoft Edge.How to Manage Passwords, Payment Info, and Addresses in Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge.How to Change the Default Search Engine in the Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge.Microsoft Edge delivers as we hoped and expected with a clean, simple, friendly web browser that we think many people will now gladly use as their default web browser, something very few people wanted with Internet Explorer. Most popular extensions are also available in the Microsoft Store. The voice options to read a page is a neat feature and works well. You are also entitled to import as well as sync across devices. Customizable options are available, allowing you to tailor your experience. On startup, you can import your links, favorites, and settings when you install. Edge is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems, with versions optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Currently, you'll need a 64-bit operating system. Available for Windows, Mac, and Android.Īnyone who's used Google Chrome will immediately feel right at home with the new Microsoft Edge since both browsers are based on Chromium. Microsoft Edge is a free web browser based on the Chromium Open Source project and other Open Source software.
