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Chromium vs Microsoft Edge: What are the differences?
Developers describe Chromium as "Google's open-source web browser project". A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser. On the other hand, Microsoft Edge is detailed as "A fast and secure way to get things done on the web". It is a fast and secure browser designed for Windows 10. Microsoft Edge comes exclusively with Windows 10 and cannot be downloaded or installed separately. It has easy tools to preview, group, and save tabs. Quickly find, manage, and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.
Chromium and Microsoft Edge can be categorized as "Web Browser" tools.
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Pros of Microsoft Edge
- Faster12
- Simple11
- Free9
- Sync with Your Phone app7
- Compatible with most Chrome extensions6
- AutoFills passwords without even need for verification5
- Organised5
- Allows PWAs3
- Superfast3
- Blocks all trackers by default3
- So secure it needs no VPN3
- World's most secure browser2
- Easy and effective note taking2
- Privacy2
- Slower than Safari2
- Open Source1
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- Chromium-based6
- Sync with Microsoft Account4
- RAM Hungry, but not as hungry as Opera4
- Slightly faster3
- Superfast2
- Much faster than safari2
- Not as ram hungry as brave even with ublock1
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What is Chromium?
A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser.
What is Microsoft Edge?
It is a fast and secure browser designed for Windows 10. Microsoft Edge comes exclusively with Windows 10 and cannot be downloaded or installed separately. It has easy tools to preview, group, and save tabs. Quickly find, manage, and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.
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What are some alternatives to Chromium and Microsoft Edge?
Google Chrome
Commonly known simply as Chrome. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Firefox
A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more.
Gmail
An easy to use email app that saves you time and keeps your messages safe. Get your messages instantly via push notifications, read and respond online & offline, and find any message quickly.
Google Sheets
Access, create, and edit your spreadsheets wherever you go—from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Microsoft Excel
Present tables of values arranged in rows and columns that can be manipulated mathematically using basic and complex arithmetic.