An apparent bug that plays into criticisms of how Microsoft pushes Edge.
  • Users of Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 are reporting that they have suddenly found themselves using Microsoft Edge, with their Chrome browsing sessions appearing in Edge.
  • This may be due to a bug or an accidentally clicked-through dialog box related to a feature in Edge that imports browsing data from Chrome.
  • The setting, called “Import browsing data from Chrome,” continually imports data from Chrome every time Edge is launched, unlike the one-time import offered for Firefox.
  • There have been concerns about Microsoft’s tactics for pushing its own browser, including notifications, pop-ups, and full-screen messages promoting Edge and Bing.
  • Microsoft has become more aggressive in pushing various subscriptions and features in recent years, making a “clean” Windows install feel less so.
  • It remains unclear whether the Edge data-import issue is intentional or a bug, highlighting concerns about Microsoft’s methods for promoting its own software.
  • Lvxferre@mander.xyzEnglish
    61·
    9 months ago

    Got it - for initial discoverability I guess that it’s fine.

    I wish that we had some page or similar where people could actually look for bots, and how to trigger them.

    • asudox@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      Alright, thanks for your suggestion. The main program is not only now smaller but also faster. Anyone can use it anytime by writing their comment with their wikipedia link and mentioning the bot anywhere in the comment.

      Test:

      Read this to learn about computers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer @wikibot@lemmy.world

      • wikibot@lemmy.worldBEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        Here’s the summary for the wikipedia article you mentioned in your comment:

        A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (computation) automatically. Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as programs. These programs enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks. The term computer system may refer to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation; or to a group of computers that are linked and function together, such as a computer network or computer cluster. A broad range of industrial and consumer products use computers as control systems.

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      • Lvxferre@mander.xyzEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        That’s great! Thank you for taking feedback into account; I genuinely can see myself using your bot in the future, it’s good stuff.