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Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 10 For Windows 7 [Updates]

Dave LeClair — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:16 +0000

Microsoft is finally rolling out Internet Explorer 10 to users with Windows 7 installed on their machines. This is a huge user base, as Microsoft claims there are over 700 million customers still using Windows 7 as their operating system of choice.

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Rematch: Which Is The Best Desktop Browser? [MakeUseOf Poll]

Yaara Lancet — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:30:06 +0000

It has been 2.5 years since we last asked you this question, and its high time to see what has changed in the browser scene. In October of 2010, Firefox won the nod for best browser by a small margin, and IE and Safari trailed the group with almost no votes to their names. How do things look in 2013?

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Are You Really Using The Best Web Browser For Windows?

Joel Lee — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:31:51 +0000

Ask anyone about the best browsers in the web browsing market and you’ll likely get the following list - IE, Chrome, Firefox. Those who are more tech-savvy might list Opera as an alternative. Those are the 4 most popular browsers on Windows, but which one is the best? Perhaps none of them. Popularity can be an indicator of quality, but it doesn’t guarantee it.

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In Your Face (Book): How To Integrate Facebook With Browser

Tina Sieber — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:30:29 +0000

Since Facebook is so important to us, we desire seamless integration of its features into our everyday life. To most of us this is a matter of convenience. Beware that the tools described below can easily distract you from other activities and foster an addiction to Facebook. Hence, if you are susceptible to checking Facebook too many times a day, I forbear you to set up Facebook browser toolbars, sidebars, or extensions. Those of you simply looking for simpler ways to quickly check into Facebook, however, shall read on.

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Want Internet Explorer 9 for Windows XP? Try These Browser Alternatives

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:31:15 +0000

Google has dropped support for Internet Explorer 8, and they aren’t the only organization to do so. While you can’t use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 without upgrading to a newer version of Windows, there are a variety of modern browsers that still support Windows XP. Let’s be honest – IE 8 isn’t much better than Internet Explorer 6. Even Internet Explorer 9 offers much better support for HTML5 and other modern technologies.

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Internet Explorer 10 Tips and Tricks: It Can Do More Than You Think

Christian Cawley — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:31:41 +0000

When Microsoft unveiled Windows 8, one of the most interesting things about it was the new iteration of Internet Explorer. If viewed via the Start screen, the slimmed-down browser offers maximum space for viewing web pages thanks to the position of buttons and the address bar striped across the bottom of the screen (where people don’t usually read). It’s a fascinating new approach, but Internet Explorer 10 is apparently low on features and options.

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4 Cool Windows 8 Features For Xbox Owners

James Bruce — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:12 +0000

Regular readers of mine will know how much I’ve made fun of Windows 8 and predicted doom and gloom for the child-like coloured tile interface that Microsoft is championing. But aside from the nonsense gestures and new UI, Windows 8 actually brings some pretty nifty new features to the table for Xbox 360 owners, which can only be a good thing. Let’s take a quick look at those so you can see if it’s worth the upgrade.

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Internet Explorer Users Could Be Vulnerable To A Huge Security Hole [Updates]

Dave LeClair — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:00:41 +0000

Internet Explorer users may have a reason to jump ship and head over to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or any other browser. It was recently revealed that there may be a large Zero-day exploit causing problems for IE users. If an Internet Explorer user visits a malicious site that exploits this security hole, the results could be quite bad for them. This issue will not cause a problem for users of Internet Explorer 10. Only users running IE version 7,8, or 9 on a machine running Windows XP, Vista or 7 are at risk.

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Google Kills Internet Explorer 8 Support For Google Apps Users [Updates]

Yaara Lancet — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:30:15 +0000

If you’re a Google Apps user and still use Internet Explorer 8, you’re going to have to change your habits pretty soon. As recently announced by Google, November 15, 2012 will be the last day Google Apps users will be able to use IE8. After that date, you’ll have to switch to a newer version of Internet Explorer, or choose a different browser altogether.

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6 Microsoft Products That Have Finally Been “Perfected” [Opinion]

Aaron Couch — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:30:43 +0000

Microsoft occupies the majority of the personal computing market, and much of the business market as well. It’s seen its downfalls though, too. There have been many products that it has launched that have only left me disappointed and frustrated. However, in the recent years, it seems Microsoft has gotten their act together with many of their products. Improvements will always be needed and made; however compared to what these past products were, they’ve improved tremendously.

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7 Useful Tips & Tricks For Internet Explorer 9 Users

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:31:36 +0000

Tech websites write a lot about Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, so it’s easy to feel a bit left out if you use Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 9 is easily the best version of Internet Explorer ever released, and it includes some cool features. If you’re an Internet Explorer user, here’s a collection of browser tips just for you.

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Use Internet Explorer In Google Chrome With IE Tab

Chris Hoffman — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:38 +0000

Internet Explorer users and IE-only websites still exist, so even Chrome fans have to use IE occasionally. Why bother launching Internet Explorer when you can run it in a browser tab? IE Tab is ideal for web developers and anyone needing an IE-only website. IE Tab doesn’t pretend, it is IE.

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If You’re Still Using IE6 You Are A Problem [Opinion]

Danny Stieben — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:30:09 +0000

IE6 was the best of the best when it came freshly squeezed out of Microsoft's software factory. Because of that it was able to achieve the record 95% browser market share at the height of IE's reign. It could do things other browsers couldn't, and it was right there in the operating system. The user didn't have to do a thing. But that was then...

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Microsoft Patches Internet Explorer And Media Player Security Flaws, Urges Users To Update [News]

Matt Smith — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:31:43 +0000

It’s that time again. Microsoft has released a new critical security patch and is urging users to update. The problems exist in Internet Explorer and are triggered by malicious web pages that, if designed in a specific way, could execute code remotely at the access level of the user visiting page. That’s particularly bad news [...]

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Play Cut The Rope On Any Browser For Free, Courtesy Of Microsoft [News]

Yaara Lancet — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:31:55 +0000

Good news Cut the Rope fans! You are no longer limited to playing your favorite game on your mobile device. Microsoft, together with ZeptoLab and Pixel Lab, has created an HTML5 version of of the popular game, which you can play for free on any major browser. The free game includes 27 levels, and you can play it right now.

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