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.

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Microsoft launched a new promo to get more users to adopt its Edge browser, but barely anyone noticed for a month.

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 ...