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Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by IMcD23 » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:25 AM UTC

AaronFriel wrote: post #90

higherpurpose wrote: post #86

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> I type some query in the Cortana search bar and press Enter, it launches Edge extremely fast. Probably something to do with the fact that Edge/Cortana is already loaded at Windows start? So in a way it's a "trick" to starter "faster".

Cortana is, but the Edge process is not that I can find. but that's only part of the story. If the libraries utilized by Edge are already loaded by other processes, they benefit from being in memory already. Still, I notice Edge launches faster than Chrome even when I have a separate "Chrome App" open (e.g.: Hangouts). But you have to remember that Chrome essentially re-implements the ChromeOS on top of Windows. Much…

From what I understand, Cortana is built using a combination of Web technologies including Node.js, which makes it easily portable to iOS and Android.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by gcb0 » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:29 AM UTC

ygra wrote: post #94

lewisl9029 wrote: post #73

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Alt + d also works, and I feel it's more convenient since it can be easily triggered using just the left hand.

Alt+D sadly doesn't work in every language, Ctrl+L is independent of the UI language.

not on windows for some time, but i recall F4 also does that on all languages. i think ^L just focused the address bar, F4 focused the address bar and already opened the recently typed dropdown.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by gcb0 » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:31 AM UTC

mahouse wrote: post #33

gknoy wrote: post #32

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I didn't even realize that WAS a feature. Neat. I use Control-Shift-t VERY often, but never thought about this one.

You can also click the back button with the middle mouse button. I use it very often.

i always pressed back, middle clicked the link i had just clicked ... /facepalm

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by gcb0 » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:33 AM UTC

kyriakos wrote: post #2

Running on a 7 year old HTPC with 2gb ram edge feels extremely smooth compared to chrome. They should do benchmarks on lower end systems, such as atom based tablets.

This.

having just traveled overseas, i was shocked that nobody, and i mean nobody!, had a iphone 6 or macbook.

all i saw (in a middle to upper class setting) was moto E phones and asus and toshiba laptops. The better off people had Dells laptops and samsung phones.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by gcb0 » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:35 AM UTC

Someone1234 wrote: post #15

tracker1 wrote: post #10

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IE is usually very competitive at each release... the problem is they tend to sit at 2+ years between releases, and even with IE10 and 11, it hasn't gotten much narrower. The real test will be to see if IE can keep the pace set by chrome and firefox.

IE has been discontinued so won't keep pace with Chrome or Firefox. IE 11 is the last version ever. Edge has replaced IE. Edge is set to receive continuous updates the same way Chrome/Firefox do today. It is not pinned to Windows or Service Pack releases like IE was historically.

> It is not pinned to Windows or Service Pack releases like IE was historically

and chrome was on android pre 4.2. though it was called "stock browser" then.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by Joeri » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 6:47 AM UTC

DigitalSea wrote: post #56

As great as Edge is in the benchmarks, the engine beneath seems to be solid, the browser is shipping in a half-completed state. The lack of support for extensions I think is going to do more harm than good. I don't get the rush to release Edge, wouldn't it have been better for Microsoft to just hold off a couple of more months until the browser was ready feature wise? I haven't been using the Windows 10 development b…

Probably they figure oem's would load up edge with malware extensions, and this way they can't. No extensions is still a better experience than the typical set of extensions on a cheap laptop.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by globuous » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 7:56 AM UTC

lewisl9029 wrote: post #73

notNow wrote: post #51

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CTRL + L to highlight the address bar and gain focus. Thanks for the tip.

Alt + d also works, and I feel it's more convenient since it can be easily triggered using just the left hand.

This is a great example of why I prefer using alt or cmd with shortcuts rather than ctrl. I find altGr+L or cmd+L much more convinient than ctrl+L. Actually, I wouldn't use that shortcut nearly as often if I had to deal with the ctrl key. I hate that pinky stretch. So thanks for that alt+D tip, 'did not know of it ;)

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by witty_username » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 8:35 AM UTC

gcb0 wrote: post #104

kyriakos wrote: post #2

Running on a 7 year old HTPC with 2gb ram edge feels extremely smooth compared to chrome. They should do benchmarks on lower end systems, such as atom based tablets.

This. having just traveled overseas, i was shocked that nobody, and i mean nobody!, had a iphone 6 or macbook. all i saw (in a middle to upper class setting) was moto E phones and asus and toshiba laptops. The better off people had Dells laptops and samsung phones.

Because MacBook is obviously better than all the systems you mentioned /s.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by Loque » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 8:45 AM UTC

recursive wrote: post #98

skrowl wrote: post #81

No amount of speed matters until you have extensions. Without uBlock, it'll just be an ad filled mess.

That's not really true. I don't use ad blockers, but I still care about my browser speed.

I am curious why you do not, have you tried? Life is bliss.

Re: Examining Microsoft Edge Browser Performance

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Post by jamespo » Wed, Jul 22, 2015, 9:21 AM UTC

joshuapants wrote: post #69

0xFFC wrote: post #55

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Not going to non-standard site ? I never ever go to site which its developer put ads every where he/she liked. I have very restricted list of sites which I think are good enough my attention and time. p.s. and I spend 7 8 hour a day sitting and reading material and documents from net. p.s-2. And I am okey with standard ads.Site owners has right to make living to, and I think using ads-blocker is selfish act.

> Site owners has right to make living to Site owners have the right to make a living. They do not have a right to waste my bandwidth, damage my hearing, or compromise my security. > I think using ads-blocker is selfish act Perhaps, but it's a reaction to the considerably more selfish trend in advertising.

"damage my hearing" indeed