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.

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

Cutting corners: For those who love riding the wave of Microsoft freebies, the Rewards program has been a sweet deal. It's been Microsoft's way of giving out brownie points for what you may already do ...