Is it solely by ads? What about data? Is their a way that I can make sure Microsoft makes absolutely 0 money off of me using edge
Is it solely by ads? What about data? Is their a way that I can make sure Microsoft makes absolutely 0 money off of me using edge
Your data.
What you search for, which sites are most popular, what are most people interested in, etc.
Your usage, combined with everyone else’s, provides them with a snapshot of what people are interested in, their spending habits, their screen time, etc etc. this allows them to monetise you more effectively and to sell this data to other people who can subsequently monetise you more effectively.
Edge is the metaphorical survey that tells you 20% of people in your chip shop searched for “vegan saveloy” before coming into your premises to order a portion of chips. From this data you know you can increase sales by adding a vegan saveloy to the menu.