Microsoft Edge now shows a security-focused banner on Google Chrome’s download page. It highlights built-in safety features and links to Microsoft’s Online Safety page.

Microsoft is trying a new way to stop users from downloading Google Chrome. If you open the Chrome download page in Microsoft Edge, you may see a new banner at the top. This version looks different from the usual prompts that ask users to stay with Edge.

I’m curious, what if I download Firefox from Edge? 🤔

  • pivot_root@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    7 hours ago

    There’s plenty:

    • Not supporting monopolistic practices.
    • User preferences.
    • Diversifying your software so you don’t get trapped in an ecosystem.
    • Not having Copilot stuffed down your throat.
    • User preferences.
    • Making it possible to rip Edge out of Windows for the purpose of debloating.
    • Grass@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      23 minutes ago

      why did this even get upvoted. the only valid point is not having copilot and maybe removing edge if thats even possible.

    • LemmyEntertainYou@piefed.socialEnglish
      31·
      6 hours ago

      Sure we should always have choice but if you’re hopping out of Microsoft’s monopoly into Google’s is there even any point?

      • pivot_root@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        6 hours ago

        If you have to pick between two monopolistic corporations, using both of them but giving each a little less of your data and attention is a way to mitigate the risks and damage.

        If Microsoft can harvest data on how I use my computer, I can at least make it a bit harder for them to harvest my browsing habits too by not voluntarily giving them browser telemetry on top of that.