Hajj.david
macrumors 6502a
People who need Chromium without Googles invasive nonsense. Brave is a close second but it has a bunch of crypto nonsense.
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Microsoft Edge Browser to Get Apple Account Sign-In Support
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Hajj.david
macrumors 6502a
I never understood opera and why people use it. The 2-3 people Ive met in my life that use Opera swear by it almost in a cult like fashion but couldnt articulate to me why exactly do they like it.
iMac The Knife
macrumors 68000
I've been using Opera for years now. I like it because it's not Chrome, and I'm not a fan of Edge or FF. It has always worked well for me. I did use Safari when I owned Apple products. I'm hoping to own Apple products again one day, maybe after the CEO change if it all goes well.
Not nearly enough.
My biggest issue with it is that they absolutely will not allow you to get rid of the new tab page. And that page is by default filled with absolute garbage.
That plus all the other intrusive stuff like shopping. It's just like the rest of Windows now. It can be made usable by going through a ton of settings and turning off most of the garbage that can be turned off. But they haven't met a bad idea they didn't like when it comes to just shoving in absolutely anything they think can make them some money.
CapitalIdea
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This kind of jank is why Microsoft lost the browser-using public long ago. A completely avoidable self-own driven 100% by hubris. Reminds me somewhat of the idiots who pushed CurrentC for such a long time.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
I won't touch anything Microsoft related with a 100ft pole. Exactly why I switched away from it years back.
ProTruckDriver
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ProTruckDriver
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I do have a Microsoft account from long ago when I ran Windows. If it comes to a point where signing into my Apple Account connects me to my Microsoft Account, I will delete my Microsoft Account.
Windoes
macrumors regular
But, can you skip the Microsoft account on a pc, only using the 
account?
account?
minik
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boswald
macrumors 68040
It's a great browser... to download a different one with. I don't use it on any system, and I never will. It's just not for me. On Linux, I prefer FF and on my Apple stuff I use Safari.
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
I was about to say the same.
If you are booting out uBlock Origin, you have no place in my browser lineup.
sos47
macrumors 6502a
microsoft edge is the advanced browser for sharepoint based sites (cms). that may be a reason.
Let’s be clear here - you’re still creating a Microsoft account and still handing over your information. It’s just the login authentication of that account is being handled by Apple.
Correct me if wrong.
I think that the reason behind why Chrome is in the lead is because of all of those school districts and businesses using Chrome. I mean, where wouldn't you find a ChromeOS in a business or school?
HazeAndHahmahneez
macrumors 6502a
1000 foot pole? Try at least next building or unit over, it really is all about Apple and say a Linux home brew secure type scenario lol
Some Operating Sysetm/device/ecosystem like that but outside of Apple Walled-Garden sounds cool and would be trustworthy, a company that knows how to secure stuff like 20 times over from all the ad dudes, the data horders etc
?, why not Safari on Linux? If you don’t mind the question and it’s not too revealing of something else sort of thing…
It’s the worst, harvesting all the data from an early age wherein most (im assuming) parents just don’t bother to have their children use a home bought MacBook or iPad setups smh
If that’s going down the data /face geometry/ voice geometry etc of the children then that’s just like, almost heart breaking..withh no one speaking out
imo Its all about consent…both parties….im walking down the street minding my own business and ppls front door street facing cameras try to catch me, they can’t catch this!!!
Srsly tho
I’m curious if it all goes anywhere…I have my ideas but we’ll just leave it at that
One thing I can say is you someone is walking along comes by close to someone and see someone making a (presumably? Social media post you do have a right I believe to say plz I don’t want to be on any social media, Goog Photos, or whathaveyou…now they may look at you like you have ten heads coming out of your shoulder but I feel the request should be respected and civilly, by this logic it extend to other non living entities, the cameras everywhere the constant surveillance for ads, data and whatever else… like giv me a break
The government you know you expect that - surveillance, it could prevent say a huge catastrophic event or find someone who committed such a cowardly thing alright cool fine, but the day to day grind for data money on ppl …that seems like could be bigger and more lucrative than at first though (there’s a looooot of ppl)
it’s just possibly all abt data for the $ and data for the AI….and then investing more into AI and surveillance deals…..imo best you can do is do your part and if someone says hey we’re taking signatures for this movement or your vote for that, sure I’ll type my name out…
Phil A.
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Safari still isn’t fully supported for some Microsoft enterprise sites such as Fabric and Edge is better than Chrome so I use it when I have to. Can’t think why I’d want to sign in with my Apple account though
mac-kitty
macrumors member
On Windows at least it's by far the best browser. Fastest, lightest and with the best battery life for laptop users.
mac-kitty
macrumors member
Most of the Windows users I know use Google Chrome (that's what I used when I had Windows PCs).
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
You won't eventually.
Microsoft Edge follows Google Chrome as it begins killing uBlock Origin and all such add-ons
Microsoft is finally putting an end to years of uncertainty surrounding older Edge MV2 extensions support, including the popular uBlock Origin. Here's why.
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