Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft employs various schemes to stop Edge users from switching to Chrome, and the latest includes financial ...

Microsoft has been trying to get users onto Edge for years. In the past, they’ve used dirty tricks like annoying default browser prompts, targeting heavy Chrome users, and dissuading Chrome downloads.

Microsoft wants more people using Edge, and to convince them, it's giving away some pretty substantial prizes. A new Microsoft Rewards sweepstakes includes a top prize of $1 million in cash for one ...