Serious Discussion Microsoft Edge Stable (Chromium) Now Available for Download

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

Agree for same reasons as @Umbra, (who was a bit late converting to new Edge ) plus it's now faster than earlier Chromium versions - blazing fast!

Yeah, I think I started at v75 or 76, don't remember exactly, was in April. And when I was sure it was stable enough as a beta. And I like the old Edge.

 

[Aggravatorx]

I do not know it could or not happen but how nice would it be to have the new edge be able to sync to your google chrome browser since its a chromium based. and wondering will the new edge browser end up on android?

 

[Gangelo]

I do not know it could or not happen but how nice would it be to have the new edge be able to sync to your google chrome browser since its a chromium based. and wondering will the new edge browser end up on android?

The current Android Edge browser is good enough and can be synced with the Insider Channel if you want to sync it with the chromium Edge on Windows.

 

[Handsome Recluse]

If I install Chredge and reset PC, would I still get old Edge?

 

[Pat MacKnife]

If I install Chredge and reset PC, would I still get old Edge?

They say when you install Chredge there is no return to the old egde , but a reset to factory setting might work.....

 

[Lenny_Fox]

My girlfriend called this morning to tell me that all her bookmarks/favorites were gone when she opened (new) Edge. I talked (over the phone) to importing favorites. Although old Edge is gone, new Edge luckily offers to import bookmarks from old Edge. So she had not lost her bookmarks, but she told them they showed up in "imported bookmarks".

Anyone had a similar experience (or were your bookmarks and passwords automatically converted)?

Seems to me a bit stupid way of converting people (when you use old Edge, just copy all settings to new Edge for a smooth transition). The though/emotion that kept hanging with my girlfriend is that Microsoft messed up, lessons learned:

1. Don't advise friends and relatives on what IT-stuff to buy
   ( I got the blame, because I advised to buy a Windows laptop in stead of double priced Apple laptop).
2. Don't explain security benefits to someone who has a "techology-intolerance"
   (her response: the old one never got infected, so these security benefits are as practical as glow in the dark condoms)
3. Don't tell someone who is upset that something is an easy fix when they think it is all messed up
   (the response I got when I told her to "just copy everything 1-by-1 from imported to favorites bar", would not pass forum moderation)

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Search and download works and replaces old edge on installation. Definitely my new default. Now just find an adblock and phishing protection addon

Just went with ublock origin for now. So far working well

I would suggest uBlock Origin (you're already using it ) and if you enable extensions from other stores Bitdefender TrafficLight (version from the Google Chrome store).

 

[Aggravatorx]

The current Android Edge browser is good enough and can be synced with the Insider Channel if you want to sync it with the chromium Edge on Windows.

thank you for the information that helped

 

[ErzCrz]

I would suggest uBlock Origin (you're already using it ) and if you enable extensions from other stores Bitdefender TrafficLight (version from the Google Chrome store).

Thanks. I forgot you can use chrome store as well. I had a phishing email which ljnk wasn't blocked by built in antiphishing so I'll see about Bitdefender TL or something. That ant PP.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Thanks. I forgot you can use chrome store as well. I had a phishing email which ljnk wasn't blocked by built in antiphishing so I'll see about Bitdefender TL or something. That ant PP.

Bitdefender TrafficLight is one of the best for malware and phishing blocking.

Bitdefender TrafficLight - Free Add-on for Secure Web Browsing

Bitdefender TrafficLight is a free add-on that provides a strong and non-intrusive layer of security to your web browsing experience.

www.bitdefender.com

Just for phishing there is also the Netcraft Extension.

Protection for Browsers | Netcraft

The browser extension protects you against a wide range of malicious attacks. Avoid accidentally visiting sites we’ve classified as malicious.

www.netcraft.app

More info here:

Hot Take - [Updated 29/12/2018] Browser extension comparison: Malwares and Phishings

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malwaretips.com

 

[ErzCrz]

Thanks again mighty Gandalf I'll get BD:TL

 

[ForgottenSeer 77591]

Yes.Failed to mention it replaces old man Edge.I know I can change search engines but then it would be like using Google Chrome.

 

[Local Host]

I don't use sync but does it not do this? I believe the Android version will come in time.

Android version been available for years, Edge on Android always been based on Chromium and it currently supports sync with Edge (Chromium) Desktop.

 

[Aggravatorx]

ok so most of you think firefox will not be as good but now the question is do you think that the new edge will be good enough
just to use that browser instead of using chrome since there both chromium based,and only have one browser on your system
since google is a hefty install something like 450mb without a lot of extensions or will you still use a multiple browsers.

and do you think Thoma Bravo will buy firefox to

 

[oldschool]

now the question is do you think that the new edge will be good enough
just to use that browser instead of using chrome since there both chromium based,and only have one browser on your system

Absolutely. It was good enough months ago!

 

[mlnevese]

ok so most of you think firefox will not be as good but now the question is do you think that the new edge will be good enough
just to use that browser instead of using chrome since there both chromium based,and only have one browser on your system
since google is a hefty install something like 450mb without a lot of extensions or will you still use a multiple browsers.

and do you think Thoma Bravo will buy firefox to

I have switched from Chrome months ago for the Dev version of Edge as it's faster and more responsive. With Microsoft behind it it actually has a fighting chance against Chrome to take some significant market share that is dangerously getting close to a Chrome monopoly on the desktop market...

Desktop Browser Market Share Worldwide | Statcounter Global Stats

This graph shows the market share of desktop browsers worldwide based on over 5 billion monthly page views.

gs.statcounter.com

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

I use both Chrome and Chrom-edge side by side, I don't see much difference in performance, only minor inconveniences which will surely be addressed later.

 

[vaccineboy]

Yes.Failed to mention it replaces old man Edge.I know I can change search engines but then it would be like using Google Chrome.

You must be very young to call Edge old man /s

 

[mlnevese]

I have some rendering problems in some pages that never happened in the Dev versions...

This page, for instance:

Edge Dev:

And here on Edge Final. Notice how it cuts a part in the middle page.

 

[oldschool]

I have some rendering problems in some pages that never happened in the Dev versions...

Please report issue via Help and Feedback. It is the same as the Feedback button in Dev version.