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Ongoing sync between Microsoft Edge and Chrome - Discussion
Thanks everyone for sharing your perspective on this topic. It is really helpful to see the sentiments and thoughts towards such a possibility. Please consider this thread closed for now. Stay assured, we are paying attention to everyone's requirements and concerns and are committed to doing the right thing for all of you.
- Why would you like an ongoing sync between the two? What problem would it solve for you?
I use Chrome at home and Edge at work, but I work from both locations. Auto-sync would eliminate having to install more than one browser on either system while maintaining the ability to use either platform for work or personal activity.
- Do you expect to leverage this ongoing sync only for a short period of time (for instance during initial assessment of Microsoft Edge) or for long period (continue to use multiple browsers)?
Definitely long term; there are features of both browsers and their supporting infrastructure that I like, but their divergent nature means either abandoning one or the other, in lieu of an ongoing sync feature.
- How would the absence of this ability change your perspective on Microsoft Edge adoption?
I really like the new Edge, but I'm already advocating for a solution that allows our workforce to switch seamlessly from the office to a remote work environment without changing their preferences or work habits. This sync feature would eliminate a major user irritant.
- Would the creation of a Chrome extension fulfil your requirement?
Possibly; the technical implementation isn't as important as the functional use. However, an extension might be viewed as less secure than an integrated background function of the browser.