Microsoft presented the very first preview versions of Microsoft Edge earlier this year, the fact is, these builds happen to be extremely well received by Windows 10 users.

Without a doubt, this could simply be great news, specifically for Microsoft, as the Redmond-based software giant has been struggling for several years to build up an engaging option to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

After Internet Explorer and also the original version of Microsoft Edge, codenamed Project Spartan, the Chromium-based browser seems to be exactly what a lot of users expected the software giant to deliver: an application that has the same functionality since it's rivals, but which remains fast and secure constantly.

Within the last little while, I've seen lots of users who gave up on the internet Chrome and gone to live in Microsoft Edge full time. And while this isn't something I'm able to recommend you to do, because the Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge is still a piece in progress, their reasoning certainly is sensible from the browser perspective.

To begin with, most users praise the speed of Microsoft Edge. And honestly, there's a reason for this, because the new browser is certainly super-fast on Windows 10. However, let's remember that as being a operate in progress does mean that the browser isn't finished yet, so certain components that may eventually have an impact on performance aren't there at this time.

We'll see how snappy Microsoft Edge is when compared with its rivals when the stable build is finalized, but at this point, it just seems like the app is heading within the right direction.

Then, most people are happy with the rich support for extensions. Although this can't be a reason for giving up on Google Chrome, especially because this browser may be the one which extensions are made for, access to this type of large collection of add-ons are only able to be great news for Windows 10 users. Despite the original Microsoft Edge also featuring support for extensions, the software giant struggled to convince developers to port their add-ons for this browser, therefore the quantity of downloads within this category was rather small.

However the main thing that makes Microsoft Edge so popular isn't necessarily related to the browser, but to the company which makes it. By joining the Chromium project and contributing to its future, Microsoft managed to shoot two birds with one stone.

First of all, it brings its top features to Chromium and may thus offer them in the new browser as well. Living proof may be the smooth scrolling feature that will soon become readily available for all Chromium browsers.

And 2nd of, Microsoft scores big in terms of image, despite the fact that the company was originally criticized for surrendering to Google in the browser world. By building a browser that can finally compete against Chrome, simply by using Google's own weapons, Microsoft gives users grounds not to look for a third-party browser anymore and merely stick with what's likely to become the new Windows 10 default.

For Microsoft customers, the combination with the Microsoft Account and other associated services is certainly good news as well, not just on Windows, but additionally alternatively platforms in which the browser will be offered. Microsoft is anticipated to roll out a preview version on the Mac when the next month at the Build developer conference.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Edge is already becoming successful at a time when it was supposed to only give to us a quick glimpse into what's to come from Microsoft within the browser market.