Category: internet explorer

Microsoft acknowledges zero-day IE bug

December 23, 2010

Internet Explorer users need to be aware that there’s a particularly nasty bug present in all versions of the Web browser. But Microsoft isn’t doing anything about it. Yet.

Internet Explorer 9 lets users block data sharing

December 8, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 lets users block data sharingMicrosoft has announced that Internet Explorer 9 will include a tool for consumers to specifically bar a website from sharing details about what they do online. In some ways, the measure actually goes a step beyond ideas recently proposed by the Federal Trade Commission recently.

Is the browser ballot a success?

October 11, 2010

Is the browser ballot a success?Browser use statistics continue to show little if any changes that can be solidly attributed to the European “browser choice” system for Windows users. But whether that makes the scheme a failure depends on what you consider a successful outcome to be.

Internet Explorer now a minority browser

October 6, 2010

Internet Explorer now a minority browserFor the first time since 1998, most people use a browser other than Internet Explorer. It’s still the number one choice, but its market share — by one measure at least — has dropped below 50 percent.

Microsoft: IE9 beta hit 2 million in 2 days

September 21, 2010

IE9 is already a huge success, if you measure success by how many people download a beta within the space of 48 hours.

Microsoft: No IE9 for Windows XP users

September 16, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 is, by most reports, a great Web browser; a real return to form for Microsoft. But if you’re running Windows XP you’re going to miss out on the party.

Internet Explorer 9 beta: Initial thoughts

September 15, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 beta: Initial thoughtsMicrosoft has unveiled the public beta of Internet Explorer 9, proclaiming that its aim is to take a backseat. The main promotional push looks to be based on the idea of experiencing the “beauty” of websites rather than noticing the browser itself.

Chrome-alike IE9 leaked by Microsoft

August 26, 2010

The first Internet Explorer 9 beta isn’t set to begin until September 15, but we may already know what to expect after Microsoft inadvertently leaked details.

Happy 15th birthday to Internet Explorer

August 16, 2010

Happy 15th birthday to Internet ExplorerImagine a Web browser that couldn’t handle tables, graphics, video or audio. That was Internet Explorer 1 which was released 15 years ago today.

Microsoft: Internet Explorer 9 nearing beta

August 7, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 is well on its way to entering beta, with the final Platform Preview being released a few days ago and Microsoft promising the next release will be the all-important public beta.

Internet Explorer market share recovering

August 3, 2010

Could Internet Explorer’s slump really be over? Maybe that’s a little premature, but the latest market share figures suggest this could be the start of a recovery.

British government sticking with IE6

July 31, 2010

The British government has refused point blank to upgrade from Internet Explorer 6. Despite a 6,000-strong petition urging it to do so.

Internet Explorer 9 leaks look familiar

July 30, 2010

Internet Explorer 9 leaks look familiarWhat are claimed to be leaked screenshots of Internet Explorer 9 show features very reminiscent of rival browsers. But we won’t have to wait long to be sure: the beta edition has now been confirmed for September.

IBM’s Firefox jump takes edge off Internet Explorer 8 “recovery”

July 2, 2010

IBM's Firefox jump takes edge off Internet Explorer 8 IBM has announced that it will adopt Firefox as its default browser for all employees. It’s somewhat overshadowed an already shaky celebration by Microsoft at the latest browser share figures.

Microsoft actively seeking to destroy IE6

May 30, 2010

Microsoft really, really wants everyone to upgrade up from Internet Explorer 6. However, it isn’t helping that many companies are using the aged Web browser to prevent employees visiting certain sites.


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