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The New Microsoft Edge
Posted on 1/29/20 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 1/29/20 at 4:16 pm
On 1/19/2020 MS released the new Edge. What is it? Does it work any better than the old Edge? Why should I care?
In a very general sense the new Edge is almost Chrome in Microsoft clothing. I say "almost" because it thus far it performs so much better than Chrome it could be called Chrome v2.
With the same 8 tabs open to the exact same sets of pages, the memory used by Edge was around half of what Chrome was using (although Edge was using more process instances, which is odd). I ran tests by loading weather.com and then its weather radar, Edge was faster in loading the site, the radar and reloading the radar when would change the view. It has also been far faster in loading Flash content (which Chrome will no longer be supporting soon).
During the migration of data (favorites and such) to Edge it saw that I had my Google account synch'd through Chrome, asked me if I wanted to do that in Edge (which I did so I could test it out) and it has thus far worked flawlessly.
From a few things I've read it seems that Edge's highest security level is enough that some sites recognize that it's blocking ads and will ask you to disable your ad blocker.
While it will run both Chrome and Edge extensions, it's far easier to find a given extension in the Chrome store than it is in Microsoft's crapfest.
In summary, Edge's shittiness surpassed even that of IE 10 (which was so bad that for a while MS didn't even offer an installer for it) but this new version thus far seems to be seriously worthwhile.
In a very general sense the new Edge is almost Chrome in Microsoft clothing. I say "almost" because it thus far it performs so much better than Chrome it could be called Chrome v2.
With the same 8 tabs open to the exact same sets of pages, the memory used by Edge was around half of what Chrome was using (although Edge was using more process instances, which is odd). I ran tests by loading weather.com and then its weather radar, Edge was faster in loading the site, the radar and reloading the radar when would change the view. It has also been far faster in loading Flash content (which Chrome will no longer be supporting soon).
During the migration of data (favorites and such) to Edge it saw that I had my Google account synch'd through Chrome, asked me if I wanted to do that in Edge (which I did so I could test it out) and it has thus far worked flawlessly.
From a few things I've read it seems that Edge's highest security level is enough that some sites recognize that it's blocking ads and will ask you to disable your ad blocker.
While it will run both Chrome and Edge extensions, it's far easier to find a given extension in the Chrome store than it is in Microsoft's crapfest.
In summary, Edge's shittiness surpassed even that of IE 10 (which was so bad that for a while MS didn't even offer an installer for it) but this new version thus far seems to be seriously worthwhile.
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Posted on 1/29/20 at 4:54 pm to Bard
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In a very general sense the new Edge is almost Chrome in Microsoft clothing.
That is exactly what it is. It is built using the Chromium engine.
Posted on 1/29/20 at 6:56 pm to Bard
I like the new edge a lot. I’ve been using the Beta at work.
Still can’t leave Firefox but Edge is my second choice now.
Still can’t leave Firefox but Edge is my second choice now.
Posted on 1/29/20 at 8:14 pm to SG_Geaux
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That is exactly what it is. It is built using the Chromium engine.
It's actually faster than Chrome and uses less resources, thus my "almost". As I said in my post it's really more like a Chrome 2.0.
Posted on 1/29/20 at 9:20 pm to Bard
It's better than chrome
Posted on 1/29/20 at 10:46 pm to Bard
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As I said in my post it's really more like a Chrome 2.0.
That's exactly what he was saying because it's built on Googles chromium platform
Posted on 1/30/20 at 4:16 am to Bard
I have it on one of my Macs but haven't had the chance to play with it much.
Posted on 1/30/20 at 6:48 am to Bard
Chrome has always been bloated when it comes to memory usage. That essentially inherent to the way they design chrome.
I'd still recommend Brave and Firefox to anyone looking for a fast, secure and private browser.
I'd still recommend Brave and Firefox to anyone looking for a fast, secure and private browser.
Posted on 1/30/20 at 9:32 am to Bard
After reading this I've decided to start using the new Edge to test it out. This will be especially useful if I can find a way to have it emulate IE7/8 as some old work applications still require that.
So far, in just 30 minutes of use, I feel like I see a very noticeable difference in performance from Chrome. Definitely see it in my task manager numbers.
ETA
One workday in and I'm impressed. Microsoft finally got a browser right.
So far, in just 30 minutes of use, I feel like I see a very noticeable difference in performance from Chrome. Definitely see it in my task manager numbers.
ETA
One workday in and I'm impressed. Microsoft finally got a browser right.
This post was edited on 1/30/20 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 2/1/20 at 10:58 am to Bard
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has also been far faster in loading Flash content (which Chrome will no longer be supporting soon).
my computer can download malware faster than your computer
Posted on 2/2/20 at 10:52 am to oklahogjr
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my computer can download malware faster than your computer
Touche.
Posted on 2/3/20 at 1:19 pm to notsince98
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Brave
Yeah dont use this. Harden Firefox and go with that.
Posted on 2/3/20 at 1:27 pm to Bard
I'm using the new Edge and it is working well for me.
Posted on 2/3/20 at 7:39 pm to Hulkklogan
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This will be especially useful if I can find a way to have it emulate IE7/8 as some old work applications still require that.
By the way - I found a Chrome extension called IE tab that emulates IE in Chrome (so also in the new Edge). Free version of the extension only handles IE11 I believe, but I shelled out 19 bucks and now I can put specific sites in IE8 or IE8 compatibilities mode. Super handy. Work will reimburse me for the frivolous purchase anyhow
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