With the release of Windows 10 just over the horizon, Microsoft has decided to rethink its internet experience with a more versatile and user friendly approach. For the release of Windows 10 Microsoft has dropped Internet Explorer and has introduced Microsoft Edge in all new releases. With web browsers being one of the most frequently used apps on any platform, it was time that Microsoft gave way with its old clunky and resource hungry Internet Explorer.
A slimmer and stripped down web browser provides the end-user with an effortless experience. As you browse with Edge online you are accompanied by Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana (introduced April 2014). Cortana gathers your trends, likes, and behaviors online to provide a more accurate and fulfilling web experience. With Cortana, active users have the ability to customize their home page to fit the needs of the users experience based on past history. Additional to Edge is the ability to draw mark notes directly on web pages as you browse, keeping reminders and help notes when needed (it can also be sent via OneNote).
A makeover was long over-due for Microsoft web app to have it revamped, reassessed and refreshed. With Chrome and Firefox being the predominate browsers used by most end-users, some think this is Microsoft’s attempt to lure users back with a new look. Reviews have been mostly positive for Edge and it is a welcomed change, nevertheless it still has an upward battle to compete in the online experience.
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