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Every trick Microsoft pulled to make you browse Edge instead of Chrome - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
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[-] thantik@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I hate Microsoft with a seething passion, they haven't made me do anything.

[-] ijeff 7 points 1 year ago

It's a shame because Edge is actually pretty solid now. I just refuse to use it because I don't trust Microsoft (and try to stick with Gecko wherever possible).

[-] takeda@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Chrome or Edge (and also metioned Opera) , it is the same engine the same restrictions on extensions the same anti features to lock down the web.

If you want to enjoy free web switch to Firefox.

[-] ijeff 5 points 1 year ago

I'd like to see Mozilla really focus on Firefox instead of these other services and projects. Android app especially could use significant attention.

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Firefox and thunderbird, imo. That's the bread n butter

[-] peanuts4life@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

I installed the edge browser on my android phone to use thier excellent voice to text for audiobooks. Having great features is a seelling point. Now, if they became more privacy focused I might consider switching, but Firefox is my main for now.

[-] ijeff 2 points 1 year ago

Agreed. The browser is good but I don't trust it for regular usage due to privacy concerns.

[-] darkfiremp3@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I used it at first as a stripped down, not Google, chrome. Then it feels like they keep adding stuff to it. I don’t need the prompted coupons on every site.

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