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But if you're stuck using Chrome (or other browsers) on some machines-like if you have a Chromebook lying around-you might be able to sync some of your data with Chrome using xBrowserSync (Opens in a new window), an open-source extension and mobile app designed to sync your data cross-browser. Signing into Edge with your Microsoft account on other Windows machines should automatically sync your data, and you can even download Edge for macOS, iOS (Opens in a new window), and Android (Opens in a new window), so you can pick up where you left off on any device.įor most people, this should be enough. To set this up, go to Settings > Profiles > Sync and turn on everything you want to transfer to your other devices. If you like what you see, you may want to start using Edge on your other machines, and sync your settings back and forth just like you did with Chrome. You can read more about the new Edge in our list of the best tricks. If you’re ready to make the switch, here's how to migrate your data and try out a speedy Chrome alternative. It has its own quirks-pinning sites to the taskbar doesn't seem to work as reliably, in my experience-but its advantages may outweigh its downsides, especially if you have an older machine. (Well, as much as it can be-after all, you probably still live in your browser, and the more tabs and extensions you need, the more power it'll require).Įdge also has some unique features, like an immersive reading mode, a built-in coupon finder, "collections" that let you save stuff as you're researching online, and more privacy settings. While Chrome has become notorious for gobbling up RAM and other resources, Edge seems to be slimmer and more efficient.

However, Edge tends to perform a bit better than Chrome-not only in web browsing benchmarks, but in hardware usage. Since they share the same Chromium base, the two browsers are now extremely similar, so switching is pretty easy-most of the basic functionality is the same, and you can even install the same extensions. I never thought I'd see the day, but the new Edge has a number of enthusiasts switching away from Google Chrome.