Batu69 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 “Offer an ad blocker or I'll be using Firefox”Microsoft Edge is Redmond's big bet for the browser world in Windows 10, and the company is working hard to make it a better rival to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, but consumers expect even more features to be added before RTM. One of the options that Windows 10 users are asking for is an ad blocker that would contribute to a cleaner web and a more streamlined browsing experience, and posts in the Windows Feedback app in preview builds of the new operating ask Microsoft to add it as soon as possible. “We need an ad blocker for Spartan or I'll be using Firefox,” a Microsoft Edge suggestion posted two weeks ago and already having more than 1,100 upvotes reads. Obviously, adding an ad blocker in Microsoft Edge might not be Redmond's cup of tea, so the company is very likely to ignore this request, which would clearly disappoint users who expected such a feature in the browser. And yet, getting an ad blocker in Microsoft Edge is still possible thanks to the extension support that's projected to debut in the browser later this year.Extension supportMicrosoft has already confirmed that it will add extension support in Edge browser later this year, and all Google Chrome extensions are expected to work in the application with little tweaks from their developers. As a result, ad blockers could also be ported to work in Microsoft Edge, so even if Microsoft isn't adding such a feature in its browsers, users could get one thanks to extension support. Microsoft Edge will be the default browser in Windows 10, but Internet Explorer will continue to be offered for compatibility reasons, as the new Edge engine might not be fully compatible with some websites. Edge, however, will be the main option pushed to users on PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 and that is why i am \not using it right now... too many ads... wonder if adblock will add support for it ....or be allowed to do so and in no way edge or form will edge be allowed by me to be the default browser...crap. i changed the default start page in edge and i found a pop up later form microsoft asking me why i changed it....my reply...i asked them who they were to decide for me where my start page was to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.lemane Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 and that is why i am \not using it right now... too many ads... wonder if adblock will add support for it ....or be allowed to do so and in no way edge or form will edge be allowed by me to be the default browser...crap. i changed the default start page in edge and i found a pop up later form microsoft asking me why i changed it....my reply...i asked them who they were to decide for me where my start page was to be...same here i'l try adguard & mvp hosts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 <<snip>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 “Offer an ad blocker or I'll be using Firefox”If an ad. blocker were to be somehow offered — I would still be using Firefox.There are many other requirements from a browser than mere ad. blocking — until such time that Microsoft fuels their Edge browser on ActiveX, there is no looking forward to essential add-ons for tab management, Gecko cloning, video pimping, cookie restricting, download hosts hurdle-bypassing,visual cosmetic surgery . . . . . . . . . to name just a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 <<snip>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 On the other hand, keeping things as 'addons' can stop the program becoming bloatware. People then have choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 <<snip>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 As long as their browser is written around the outdated and discarded ActiveX technology, there is neither the option for the User nor for potential Developers of add-ons — the question of bloatware does not even begin to arise (there is no scope for bloatware, whatsoever — it is secondary.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjall Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 edge is way from being successful at this stage as all websites need to become compatible with the new technology so I don't expect much from it at an early stage at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Another security flaw that ActiveX based browsers are prone to, is the utter lack of protection from JavaScript - the reference is to absence of an add-on, like NoScript. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Microsoft Edge Browser Needs uBlock.. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Karlston Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 As much as I dislike/detest Mozilla for their occasional changes/removals of functionality that I (and others) like/want/need and their labelling of anyone that complains as a "change resister", I have too many years invested in my Firefox install to even remotely consider moving to a different browser.And while Mozilla graciously still allows add-on authors to undo the forced Mozilla changes, I can keep putting Firefox back to the way *I* want/like/need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachtlampje Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 what's so funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 what's so funny?Clue # 1:—The famous quote attributed to the infamous Queen Marie Antoinette, "Let them eat cake." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatman Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 what's so funny?Clue # 1:—The famous quote attributed to the infamous Queen Marie Antoinette, "Let them eat cake."... if they don't like the bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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