Currently, users have it easy when switching from one default web browser to another, having integrated tools that allow us to transfer all our information, such as history, passwords, bookmarks and more, thus avoiding starting from scratch. zero for every change we make.
The war between web browsers has meant that users have a variety of options, where although the vast majority are currently based on the Chromium engine, the different options have been able to offer differentiated experiences.
To not leave a forgotten data in Chrome
One of the most popular web browsers in recent times is Microsoft Edge, which has not stopped growing since it switched to Chromium at the expense of EdgeHTML.
From Microsoft they now want to go further, now working with importing data from Chrome every time you reopen your browser.
In this regard, A recent version arrived at the Canary channel to selected users, they are offered the possibility of activating the import of data from Chrome each time it is opened. In this way, if bookmarks, passwords or almost any other data has been modified, Edge would introduce these modifications in the new opening that is made.
For now, this feature in development currently supports passwords, autofill settings, payment information, browsing history, cookies, and open tabs. For now, support for favorites and extensions is not offered, although Microsoft hopes to offer support in future updates.
Users who enable this feature will be able to choose the Chrome profile they want to import data from on each startup, choosing the items to import that are currently supported.
It will be a matter of time before the new feature will advance until it can reach all users through a future stable version. There is no doubt that Microsoft has succeeded in its strategy with Edge.
It will be a matter of the new feature being widely available to those who want to make use of it and also use Chrome.
Via: Reddit
