Safari has a competitor. Microsoft has officially released Edge. The browser focuses on protecting privacy and we’ll tell you where to download Edge.
Download Microsoft Edge on macOS
The Redmond-based company announces the launch on its blog. Edge is built with Chromium, the same technology that Google Chrome uses. You can also import bookmarks and settings from Chrome when installing Microsoft Edge. That way you don’t have to transfer everything manually.
How to download Microsoft Edge on macOS:
- Download it macOS installation file from the official Microsoft Edge website;
- Wait for the package to download;
- Follow the instructions on the screen and accept the terms;
- Import data from Google Chrome if necessary;
- Are you ready!
Microsoft Edge for macOS is quite similar to the Windows version. The company does say that it has slightly modified the appearance, so that it looks more like other Mac apps. Since Edge is built with Chromium, you can download apps from the Chrome store. That’s handy, because it has millions of extensions in-house.
→ Get Microsoft Edge for macOS (free)
Focus on privacy
Microsoft focuses on improving privacy with Edge. For example, the browser blocks trackers by default. This makes it more difficult for advertisers, data traders and other shadowy figures to watch what you do online. The default search engine is Bing, Microsoft’s alternative to Google.
A special Internet Explorer function is also available. This ensures that old websites that have not been updated for years still look good. Microsoft promises to update the browser regularly and provide new features. Also, of course, the macOS version syncs with the Edge app for iOS.
Safari also blocks trackers
You can also stop trackers from tracking you in Safari. To do this, dive into the Settings app on your iPhone, after which you select ‘Safari’. Then scroll down and slide the switch next to ‘Prevent Tracking’. On your Mac, first open Safari, then choose Preferences. Then select the above option. Check our article for more iPhone privacy tips or watch the video below.