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.
Category: internet explorer
Internet Explorer 9 lets users block data sharing
December 8, 2010
Microsoft 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
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
For 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
Microsoft 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
Imagine 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
What 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 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.
