{"id":304862,"date":"2019-05-05T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=304862"},"modified":"2019-05-05T13:12:43","modified_gmt":"2019-05-05T11:12:43","slug":"why-windows-10-users-are-giving-up-chrome-for-microsoft-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/software\/304862-why-windows-10-users-are-giving-up-chrome-for-microsoft-edge.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Windows 10 users are giving up Chrome for Microsoft Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft is working hard on its new Edge browser<\/strong><\/a>, which is overhauled and based on Google’s Chromium web engine.<\/p>\n

Not only does this increase general compatibility while browsing, it also allows for faster navigation and better integration with Google’s search engine.<\/p>\n

This move is motivated by a desire to improve the native web browsing experience on Windows 10 devices, and Chromium is the best engine to choose to reach this goal.<\/p>\n

The new Edge browser will also offer better battery life and hardware integration across all Windows devices.<\/p>\n

Following the announcement of the browser, Microsoft released a preview build<\/strong><\/a> of the new Edge – and users appear to be migrating to the new platform.<\/p>\n

Replacing Chrome with Edge<\/h3>\n

According to Softpedia News<\/strong><\/a>, users are migrating to the Chromium-based Edge thanks to its improved speed on Windows 10, new features, and a curiosity to test out the new software.<\/p>\n

It is important to note, however, that the browser is only in a testing phase and has not been officially launched as yet.<\/p>\n

This is backed up by NetMarketShare data, which shows a decline in the number of people using Chrome – with Edge market share increasing.<\/p>\n

This data does fluctuate, but trends over the last few months show a shift towards other browsers including Edge and Firefox.<\/p>\n

The market share of the top five desktop browsers is detailed below.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Browser<\/th>\nFeb 2019<\/th>\nMar 2019<\/th>\nApr 2019<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chrome<\/strong><\/td>\n66.89%<\/td>\n67.88%<\/td>\n65.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firefox<\/strong><\/td>\n9.39%<\/td>\n9.27%<\/td>\n10.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internet Explorer 11<\/strong><\/td>\n6.69%<\/td>\n6.65%<\/td>\n7.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edge<\/strong><\/td>\n4.79%<\/td>\n5.20%<\/td>\n5.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safari<\/strong><\/td>\n3.56%<\/td>\n3.69%<\/td>\n3.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Reasons to switch<\/h3>\n

While a stable version of the new Microsoft Edge has not been released, the preview build allows users to learn about and experience the new browser.<\/p>\n

Google Chrome users would find migrating to the new version of Edge relatively easy, as it is built on the same core and behaves similarly.<\/p>\n

However, there are a number of Microsoft-specific advantages – such as support for both Google’s Widevine DRM and Microsoft’s PlayReady DRM.<\/p>\n

This support allows users to watch 4K Netflix content within the browser when running on Windows 10, something standard Chrome is incapable of doing.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Edge also includes integration with Windows Defender SmartScreen, allowing for safer browsing and protection against malicious downloads.<\/p>\n

The browser also allows users to use their Microsoft Account as a single sign-in option and authentication, and users can install extensions from either the Chrome Web Store or the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n

Now read: Chromium-based Edge for macOS could be on the way<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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