Many probably heard about the browser from Microsoft, which is designed to replace the hopelessly outdated Explorer. Everyone knows him at all. Even if it was not used. So, the company released Microsoft Edge for Windows immediately with the release of its new (and latest) operating system. In the first versions, it was pretty raw. However, now there are legends that it is not inferior to many alternative browsers. And also (which is already absolutely unbelievable) that some users even use it. We'll have to figure out what is fiction in these tales and what is true. Only at first it will be necessary to tell what kind of browser it is.
What is Microsoft Edge?
So, this is a browser designed to replace Internet Explorer in the new version of the operating system. In general, the fact that Microsoft decided to create something new is on the verge of fantasy. But it is worth recognizing that the new Microsoft Edge browser looks like, reviews of which we will analyze a little later, much better than the old one. The interface is redesigned in accordance with the appearance of the "tens." Also, the browser uses a completely new engine. Perhaps this is precisely what allows him to open web pages with lightning speed. Edge starts very fast too. But this is not surprising. After all, he is a component of the operating system.
However, this product is still raw. The idea, of course, is interesting. But the Windows update was released, but the browser’s functionality hasn’t changed much. That is why many people prefer alternative options. In general, not many people want to use Microsoft Edge. User reviews will explain why everything learned so. Consider them right now.
Reviews on browser design
So, Edge has a new interface, which is designed to make web surfing more convenient and enjoyable. But what do users think of the updated version?
Many of them find the new shell of the new browser extremely uncomfortable. The fact is that it is very different from what people are used to seeing in alternative browsers. Therefore, they do not like such an interface.
And the matter is not even in the design, but in the very arrangement of the control elements. In this regard, the Microsoft Edge browser is not at all convenient. Those who are used to working with other web browsers find it very difficult to adapt. Also, many users complain that they have at their disposal only one design theme - systemic. There are no alternatives for customization. And it is really frustrating.
But there are those who believe that the design of a new browser is not so bad. They are especially pleased with the special reading mode. This is really a good thing, but the trouble is that there are very few such users (who like Edge). In general, the vast majority believe that the browser design failed.
Performance Reviews
And how do users respond to the performance of the Microsoft Edge browser? Reviews in this regard are not uniform. Quite a lot of users believe that the browser starts very quickly. Much faster than Mozilla or Chrome. With the opening of the pages, too, everything is in order. But until then, until you install any extensions (which are already very few). Once this is done, the web browser starts to run no faster than a turtle. And this is a very noticeable miscalculation of developers. Many users note that after about a month of use, Edge begins to "eat" an inadmissible amount of RAM. So much so that even the recognized record holder in this matter ("Chrome from Google") cannot keep up with him. Another bug. In general, it seems that the "Edge" consists solely of bugs. However, we will consider reviews about other features of the browser.
Feedback on other browser features
What about the additional features of Microsoft Edge? User reviews make it clear that not everything is going smoothly here either. Take, for example, the notorious extension store. Not only that, in it of these very extensions, as the cat cried, users still report that some are also paid. This is the height of arrogance from Microsoft.
Now about the notorious reading mode. The option, of course, is useful, but users unanimously declare that it is performed clumsily. You can enter this mode. But in order to get out of it, you have to pretty much break your head.
People also react negatively to page scaling in Edge. The browser simply does not know how to do this. And these same pages are displayed in it anyhow. That is why users do not want to use this browser.
Microsoft ignores basic rules. With this approach, making a web browser popular will fail. But what about the persistent request not to set the default third-party browser when the user tries to do this? For such "tricks" people do not like "Microsoft". Together with their software (except for Windows and Office).
Conclusion
So, we disassembled the standard browser "Windows 10" Microsoft Edge and user reviews about it. Based on the above information, we can say for sure that this web browser is quite crude. And use it in no case worth it. If you care about nerves.