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Microsoft Edge

Score8.8 out of 10

28 Reviews and Ratings

What is Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft's web browser, available for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile.

Categories & Use Cases

Intranet Microsoft Edge

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Microsoft Edge is the by-default web browser for the computer deploy and control by the company. Microsoft Edge can be control by windows GPO, which is a very good point to ensure a global security of this central software for the internal applications.

Pros

  • GPO controlled
  • extension
  • web compatibility

Cons

  • integration with the Macos keyring

Return on Investment

  • Standardized web motor

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Brave and Google Chrome

An accessible browser for all employees

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Microsoft Edge is useful to our organization because it allows us to manage human resources in an effective manner. I use Microsoft Edge on a daily basis for common work tasks including professional development and communication with coworkers and professional contacts. I also use Microsoft Edge for research related to employee questions.

Pros

  • Multitasking on multiple tabs
  • Organizing tasks
  • Using cloud based applications

Cons

  • Grouping tabs is sometimes glitchy
  • Combining multiple windows does not always happen on the first try
  • Sign-in function does not work for me

Return on Investment

  • Greater efficiency in task completion
  • Collaboration with a higher number of coworkers
  • Balancing multiple tasks

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox

Other Software Used

Microsoft Excel, Canva, Microsoft Access

Has an Edge in terms of managability.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Microsoft Edge as our Mandatory browser. We need to be able to browse the internet, and Edge provides the necessary functionality. Other than that, Edge integrates well with the Windows OS we use, and Microsoft Intune manages the policies.

Pros

  • Browsing the internet.
  • Synchronising settings through work profile.
  • Being managed by Intune.

Cons

  • Sometimes, some functions don't seem to work while browsing Incognito.
  • I'm not sure if this is an Edge issue, but if you set up the Passwordless Experience in Windows and don't have Windows Hello configured, when you attempt to view a password, it displays a prompt that doesn't work.

Return on Investment

  • It's easily manageable, so that's a plus for the administrators.
  • It's easy to use, so a good user experience.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Google Chrome

A Good Edge on the internet

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It provides intuitive path to accessing the internet, which I use for research, access to partner companies, and so forth. It is very easy to use, and keeping and accessing bookmarks is very well supported. I use Microsoft Edge daily, both at work and at home, and find it very efficient and effective when using online platforms.

Pros

  • Bookmark Management
  • Favorites ribbon and other favorites
  • Speed of opening the program and speed of access

Cons

  • No improvements come to mind

Return on Investment

  • Ease of communication, internal and external
  • Quick access to third-party platforms
  • No numeric specifics, unfortunately

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Opera and Mozilla Firefox

Great Browsing App

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Microsoft Edge is actually the default browser on my personal laptop, it came pre-installed. At work it is the secondary browser, used for navigating the web and accessing and searching page links etc. In my opinion it holds up equally well against the others in terms of speed, visibility and functionality.

Pros

  • Speed
  • Search
  • Visibility
  • Functionality

Cons

  • Honestly I can't think of any improvements at this time, it works pretty great as is

Return on Investment

  • It was pre-installed on my laptop so cost factor was $0

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome

Other Software Used

Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome