Google has begun to phase out support for Internet Explorer 6, the browser identified as the weak link in a cyber attack on the search engine. The firm said from 1 March some of its services, such as Google Docs, would not work “properly” with the browser. It recommended individuals and [...]
France and Germany have already told their citizens to avoid Microsoft’s Internet Explorer because of a critical hole in the browser, so what does the British government think? The problem emerged late last week and both governments reacted with a simple warning – use another browser until this is fixed.
Three days later [...]
Microsoft has underlined support for its Internet Explorer 6 web browser, despite acknowledging its flaws. The software giant said it would support IE6 until 2014 – fours years beyond the original deadline.
Critics – some of which have started an online campaign – want the eight-year-old browser mothballed because they claim it slows the online experience.
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Microsoft is to release its Internet Explorer 8 browser available today, along with a company-commissioned report claiming IE8 is more secure against malware than rival browsers from Mozilla and Google.
Users will be able to download IE8 in 25 languages at 5pm (GMT) from Microsoft’s IE Web site and its online download center.
Microsoft has been preparing [...]
Counting public betas and release candidates, there are a whopping nine different web browsers out today with enough market share to be considered mainstream.
Maximum PC explains the differences between the browsers, future and present, so that you can make a more informed decision about the primary tool you use to browse [...]
Microsoft has made available its Release Candidate of IE8. The development team now considers the browser platform- and feature-complete, but won’t say how long until it goes gold.
PCMag.com got an early look and has posted a full review of Internet Explorer 8 RC1. The release candidate differs only slightly from Beta 2, most notably in [...]
Microsoft’s market share in the browser dropped below 70% for the first time in eight years, while Mozilla broke the 20% barrier for the first time in its history. It’s too early to tell for sure, but if Net Applications’ numbers are correct, then Microsoft’s Internet Explorer will end 2008 with a historic market share [...]
Google has taken a more aggressive approach to moving users away from Internet Explorer, recommending that Gmail users install Firefox or Chrome if they want to see Gmail run “an average of twice as fast.”
When you log into Gmail using Internet Explorer, you’ll see a “Get faster Gmail” link in the set of links across [...]
Users of the world’s most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed.
The flaw in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people’s computers and steal their passwords, internet experts say. Microsoft is investigating the problem and preparing an emergency software [...]
