Internet Explorer vs Microsoft Edge

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Internet Explorer

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Microsoft Edge

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Microsoft Edge vs Internet Explorer: What are the differences?

Microsoft Edge: 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; Internet Explorer: A series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It is a series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. It was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year.

Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer can be primarily classified as "Web Browser" tools.

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Pros of Internet Explorer
Pros of Microsoft Edge
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    • 12
      Faster
    • 11
      Simple
    • 9
      Free
    • 7
      Sync with Your Phone app
    • 6
      Compatible with most Chrome extensions
    • 5
      AutoFills passwords without even need for verification
    • 5
      Organised
    • 3
      Allows PWAs
    • 3
      Superfast
    • 3
      Blocks all trackers by default
    • 3
      So secure it needs no VPN
    • 2
      World's most secure browser
    • 2
      Easy and effective note taking
    • 2
      Privacy
    • 2
      Slower than Safari
    • 1
      Open Source

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    Cons of Internet Explorer
    Cons of Microsoft Edge
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      • 6
        Chromium-based
      • 4
        Sync with Microsoft Account
      • 4
        RAM Hungry, but not as hungry as Opera
      • 3
        Slightly faster
      • 2
        Superfast
      • 2
        Much faster than safari
      • 1
        Not as ram hungry as brave even with ublock

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      What is Internet Explorer?

      It is a series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. It was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year

      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 Internet Explorer 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.
      Safari
      It is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.
      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.
      Brave
      It is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC and mobile. It blocks ads and trackers. It prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups.
      Chromium
      A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser.
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