Microsoft Edge: Faster Than Ever!

In an exciting update, Microsoft has just revealed a game-changing milestone for its Edge browser: it now loads website content at lightning speed! According to a recent blog post, Edge can begin rendering the first part of a webpage in under 300 milliseconds, making browsing smoother and more enjoyable.

What Is First Contentful Paint and Why It Matters?

This rapid loading time is measured by a metric known as First Contentful Paint (FCP), a term developed by Google in 2017. Microsoft emphasizes that research shows users can lose patience if they wait more than 300 to 400 milliseconds for initial content. So, hitting that under-300-millisecond mark is crucial for user satisfaction.

A Game Changer for Edge’s Market Share?

With less than 5% of the global browser market, Edge has a long way to go compared to Chrome's staggering 68%. However, with this speed boost, Microsoft may just entice more users to make the switch. Plus, as competition heats up with the likes of OpenAI rumored to develop their own browsers, staying ahead in performance is vital.

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