• Users of Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 are reporting that they have suddenly found themselves using Microsoft Edge, with their Chrome browsing sessions appearing in Edge.
  • This may be due to a bug or an accidentally clicked-through dialog box related to a feature in Edge that imports browsing data from Chrome.
  • The setting, called “Import browsing data from Chrome,” continually imports data from Chrome every time Edge is launched, unlike the one-time import offered for Firefox.
  • There have been concerns about Microsoft’s tactics for pushing its own browser, including notifications, pop-ups, and full-screen messages promoting Edge and Bing.
  • Microsoft has become more aggressive in pushing various subscriptions and features in recent years, making a “clean” Windows install feel less so.
  • It remains unclear whether the Edge data-import issue is intentional or a bug, highlighting concerns about Microsoft’s methods for promoting its own software.
  • init@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    Same if you click any of the ChatGPT copilot shit baked into the start menu.

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      9 months ago

      This makes some vague sense since the way its implemented copilot is pretty much served trough edge.

      The whole start menu is pretty much a skin for edge that can also search local files.

      It absolutely sux, definitely feels predatory as it basically includes a keylogger, everything you type is considered a bing search and collected.

      Get linux when your tired of it.

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        9 months ago

        Already on Pop_OS ;)

        I have windows dual booted for a couple things I can’t live or do school without and don’t have viable options for Linux