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Users who still want to reset their sync data will have to use a different method, which involves signing out of their Microsoft account on all devices, deleting their Edge profile folder on each device, and signing back in with a new profile. This process is more complicated and time-consuming than the previous option.
Well that's just ridiculous.
What is interesting is that they paint this as a security reason:
However, Microsoft has decided to remove this option from the Edge settings menu, citing security and privacy reasons. According to a Microsoft engineer, the reset sync option was “a potential attack vector for malicious actors to wipe out user data without their consent or knowledge”.
This is a very common reappearing thing in big tech. They deny you control over your data and device for alleged security reasons. Apple uses the same pretens for locking down iOS and not allowing the user to install apps of their choice but only what Apple approves.
They are right in a way. They are doing this for security reasons. But not for your security but for theirs, from you. You do not own "your" data and you do not own "your" device. We are heading towards a society where you do not own anything. No matter how much you pay for it.
They realized that renting generates more profit than selling, especially because you can reduce the lifecycle of products. (Not only physical products, but software as well) They are just priming us for the inevtable switch to a society where renting is the norm.
When renting you still have full usage rights. When renting a computer like an iPhone you still have the right to run whatever software you choose. That is not the case. This is not renting. This is nothing. You just give them money in hope of their favor. But you do not have the right to anything.