(New) Edge C - Step Right Up & Discuss

Hi Drew,

Perhaps "upgraded" isn't the appropriate term(?) I selected an option to use MS Edge Beta instead of Edge. 

Yes, I am running Beta as my default browser but I should probably check my settings.

And I don't know what GS is but if I click the link you provided I guess I will find out.

Thank you for your help!

Kim

Hi,

When I turn my laptop on a welcome screen shows a photo that changes periodically (and frequently).

In the upper right corner of the screen I can choose whether I like the photo (I think the correct term is graphic) and if I choose "I don't like", then I get a new photo. For example, this morning I chose I didn't like looking at Mars and the photo changed to Northern Lights.

In the upper left corner of the screen is supposed to be a link that lets me explore "images" and in the middle of the screen is a link that lets me explore information...but neither of these links work since I upgraded (a few days or so ago) to MS Edge Beta. 

If I don't select the links and click my mouse, then my a box asks me for my pin to sign into my laptop.

I hope what I've described helps you understand what I am experiencing.

Thank you!

Kim

Hi Kim,

Ignore that it may seem bizarre my asking for it, but, please, give me the URL for "the welcome screen" that you mention.  Thanks.  There's meaning to my madness 😉...

Cheers,

Drew

G'day ____,

I agree with you regarding the logo.  Does speak to the surfing the web idea & has a nice modern artistic flare.  Personally, I like it just fine & it's an ok departure from the past.

I think I was trying to be 'clever' with the heading; may have failed at that 😏 But, you may have a point about using more standard jargon.  We'll see, if garners little activity or not... Update: I've tried a change, after all, as you see.

I am not sure I see your thought about Tips.  There IS text with each and click on one usually gives even more depth & detail plus, there are the categories to explore lower down

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There are many people mentioning Set aside, Reading List & a couple of other things. There are 3 things I can say to this... (1) the Team hears & knows what's said & that people what certain items (2) the IS heaps of stuff coming in the next & futures updates that will make Folks smile and (3) the is something called Collections that you do not, YET, see in GA.  There may be a possibility that the thinking is Collections will handle things, instead (maybe).

You mention Reading List showing & Mobile devices.  That is due to, still, being Edge HTML, there.  If you put Edge C on the Samsung, it will not have Reading List.  I am very familiar with the 950.  I had 2 Lumias & I, still, have a Windows Mobile. Although, Edge C runs on iOS & Android, there are no plans for it to be supported on Windows phones.

I did go check & no, seems it is not in neon lights on the DL page that one replaces the other.  However, one can run the beta Channels along side Edge HTML.  Though, bear in mind, currently, one can go grab Edge C, by choice, NOW, "manually", as opposed to being pushed out via WU which, is happening in the near future.  Also, only ex-Edge HTML Users see a comparison or things missing.  To all others, it's brand new & they don't know of those things to think they are missing, they have no comparison to HTML. The beta Channels have Collections, GA will soon with its updates... they come every 6 weeks.

Recap:

>> Collections may be intended to take on tasks other features in HTML did.  Collections is coming to Edge C GA; it is in the betas.

>> Edge C beta Channels can run along side, actual, non-beta browsers; Edge HTML, Edge C & or others.

>> Edge C GA does replace Edge HTML when installed "manually".

>> When Edge C is pushed out, "automatically", via WU it will, also, replace Edge HTML

>> Please, take another look @ Tips.

>> Can put Edge C GA & or beta Channels on iOS & Android not, Windows Mobile 📱

>> Many cool features in the beta Channels will find their way to GA when it updates every 6 wks.

>> Check out what Extensions are available and what Flags offer, as well. (edge://flags)

One cannot ignore the performance of Edge C.  It is very stable & crikey, it's fast.  Bonus, it looks nice, too & it's quite easy & intuitive to use.

Cheers,

Drew

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