Article 6C82B Edge sends images you view online to Microsoft

Edge sends images you view online to Microsoft

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Thom Holwerda
from OSnews on (#6C82B)

Edge has a built-in image enhancement tool that, according to Microsoft, can use super-resolution to improve clarity, sharpness, lighting, and contrast in images on the web." Although the feature sounds exciting, recent Microsoft Edge Canary updates have provided more information on how image enhancement works.

The browser now warns that it sends image links to Microsoft instead of performing on-device enhancements.

The biggest problem with Edge's super-resolution" and other questionable services is that it is enabled by default. Therefore, unaware users automatically give the browser permission to send pictures to Microsoft for processing and enhancement.

Don't use Edge.

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