The new Microsoft Edge browser is currently in development and the development versions are being made available to the public. I'm now using the developer version of Microsoft Edge as my main browser and will provide feedback on the browser as I find things worth sharing.
Previously the ability to cast to a Google Chromecast was listed in the menus, but did not actually work. Microsoft have now made the cast feature available. It's a little quirky to use, but overall a huge step forward for casting using Microsoft products. Yes this has been available in Google Chrome, but now it's begining to feel like Google Chrome is needed less as casting is integrated into Microsoft's product. Until now I've not found Microsoft's approach to casting was used by anyone I've had contact with.
When I say casting is quirky to use, it's really about knowing the order to select the casting. Keep in mind Microsoft has Casting in Tools, which is one level lower than Google Chrome and thus casting in Edge may not be noticed by many people.
When you open the cast option it's important to first select whether you want to cast the tab (default), entire desktop, or a file. Then select the device you wish to cast to. If you want to be able to quickly open tabs and have the new tab display on the external device, this is when using the cast Desktop option is easier. If you just wish to cast the one tab, and open other tabs in the background, this is when the cast tab option is best. I felt it was quirky as I tend to work through menus top to bottom. That is select device is at the top and then select cast desktop, but this didn't work. I would expect it should work. The sequence does matter in this case.
It should be said sequence is the same issue in Edge as it is in Google Chrome. That's expected since Microsoft is using the same open source software as Google Chrome.
Overall casting is an excellent new feature now available in Microsft's Edge browser that is currently under development.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
IT support.
Previously the ability to cast to a Google Chromecast was listed in the menus, but did not actually work. Microsoft have now made the cast feature available. It's a little quirky to use, but overall a huge step forward for casting using Microsoft products. Yes this has been available in Google Chrome, but now it's begining to feel like Google Chrome is needed less as casting is integrated into Microsoft's product. Until now I've not found Microsoft's approach to casting was used by anyone I've had contact with.
When I say casting is quirky to use, it's really about knowing the order to select the casting. Keep in mind Microsoft has Casting in Tools, which is one level lower than Google Chrome and thus casting in Edge may not be noticed by many people.
When you open the cast option it's important to first select whether you want to cast the tab (default), entire desktop, or a file. Then select the device you wish to cast to. If you want to be able to quickly open tabs and have the new tab display on the external device, this is when using the cast Desktop option is easier. If you just wish to cast the one tab, and open other tabs in the background, this is when the cast tab option is best. I felt it was quirky as I tend to work through menus top to bottom. That is select device is at the top and then select cast desktop, but this didn't work. I would expect it should work. The sequence does matter in this case.
It should be said sequence is the same issue in Edge as it is in Google Chrome. That's expected since Microsoft is using the same open source software as Google Chrome.
Overall casting is an excellent new feature now available in Microsft's Edge browser that is currently under development.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
IT support.
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