APC - Tagged Articles - Internet Explorer http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. Will IE9 keep you from straying? http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm

With IE, Firefox and Chrome all battling it out for web supremacy, it's truly a browser's market. We check out IE9 to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:19:09 +1000 Speedy Firefox 4 finally out of the cage, but can it catch its prey? http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm

After interminable delays, Firefox 4 has finally been released with a slew of new features, but can the original alternative browser powerhouse catch up with IE9 and Chrome 10?]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:50 +1000 Internet Explorer 9 is out today, but can it contain Chrome? http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm

We check out the top new features of IE9, which, Microsoft promises, enables you to "unleash a more beautiful web".]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:09:26 +1000 Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 9 Beta http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm

A beta version of IE 9 is now available, with some nifty new features like being able to easily add sites to your taskbar.]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:54 +1000 Firefox 4 hits beta next month, launches in November http://apcmag.com//firefox-4-hits-beta-next-month-launches-in-november.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-4-hits-beta-next-month-launches-in-november.htm

The fourth-gen browser will be faster, available in 64-bit edition, faster, sport a streamlined UI, faster, better for Windows 7 – oh, and faster.]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 +1000 Internet Explorer market share under 60% and still falling http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-market-share-under-60-and-still-falling.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-market-share-under-60-and-still-falling.htm

Microsoft’s once-mighty browser has lost 10% in market share from the beginning of last year as Chrome rockets up the charts.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 10:07:21 +1000 Web Apps will be missing from Office 2010 consumer editions at launch http://apcmag.com//office-2010-to-launch-without-web-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-to-launch-without-web-apps.htm

Microsoft confirms that only business customers will get the browser-based online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote when Office 2010 launches in May.]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:16:15 +1000 Time to die, but Microsoft can't kill Internet Explorer 6 http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm

World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:39 +1000 Google Docs drops support for IE6 http://apcmag.com//google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm http://apcmag.com//google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm

Google says that Internet Explorer 6 has reached its use-by date, and as of March 1st will support only version 7.0 or 8.0 of the Microsoft browser on its Google Docs service.]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:02:20 +1000 UPDATE: IE Chinese hacker fix due at 5am tomorrow http://apcmag.com//update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com//update-ie-chinese-hacker-fix-due-at-5am-tomorrow.htm

Microsoft says it will issue a software fix to block Chinese hackers at 5.00am Friday, Australian time after "working round the clock" to fix the problem. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:23:42 +1000 Internet Explorer patch imminent as Microsoft responds to massive pressure http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-patch-imminent-as-microsoft-gets-into-gear.htm

Hot on the news of a major security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Microsoft has finally got its act together as governments and security experts condemn its inaction. ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:36:00 +1000 Stop using IE6, IE7 NOW, warns Microsoft http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm

Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:24 +1000 The big China hacking lesson: ditch IE http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm

Browser flaw seen as key to hack attack on Google and others.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:40 +1000 Microsoft introduces ‘browser shuffle’ ballot in Windows 7 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-introduces-browser-shuffle-ballot-in-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-introduces-browser-shuffle-ballot-in-windows-7.htm

Microsoft will revise its ‘browser ballot’ Web browser installation routine for European editions of Windows 7 and present the top five browsers in a random order.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:50 +1000 Opera Mobile 10 makes life tougher for Microsoft http://apcmag.com//opera-mobile-10-makes-life-tougher-for-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//opera-mobile-10-makes-life-tougher-for-microsoft.htm

With HTC and Samsung pre-installing Opera Mobile as the default browser on their Windows Mobile smartphones, the newest version 10 ups the ante for Internet Explorer Mobile.]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +1000 Firefox designer slams ‘pick your browser’ option in Windows 7 http://apcmag.com//firefox-designer-slams-pick-your-browser-option-in-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-designer-slams-pick-your-browser-option-in-windows-7.htm

Microsoft’s ‘browser ballot’ for European editions of Windows 7 ranks Safari and Chrome before Firefox on the menu. Apple and Google seem happy, but not Mozilla... ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:22:04 +1000 Microsoft to offer Office Web apps for free http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-offer-office-web-apps-for-free.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-offer-office-web-apps-for-free.htm

Microsoft borrows a page from Google’s playbook with free and paid-for versions of its Office Web apps online suite, but also offers DIY hosting on your own server.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:46:49 +1000 Windows 7 won't come with web browser in Europe http://apcmag.com//poms-wont-get-a-browser-with-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//poms-wont-get-a-browser-with-windows-7.htm

Due to the constant badgering, massive fines and threatening noises coming out the European Union, no browser will be installed when the new OS launches in October.]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:40:00 +1000 Google polishes Chrome 2.0 browser http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm

The new Web browser is not only much faster, it finally gets form auto-fill and a full-screen mode. Hurrah!]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 00:04:05 +1000 Google's Chrome 2.0 browser to support plug-in extensions http://apcmag.com//googles-chrome-20-browser-to-support-plug-in-extensions.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-chrome-20-browser-to-support-plug-in-extensions.htm

The latest beta release of Google’s open source Web browser introduces support for third-party extensions.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 14:34:19 +1000 Peacekeeper settles your browser battles http://apcmag.com//use-peacekeeper-to-settle-your-browser-battles.htm http://apcmag.com//use-peacekeeper-to-settle-your-browser-battles.htm

Futuremark is a company synonymous with performance testing of video cards and systems, its latest tool is here to help you decide which browser really is the best.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 13:15:00 +1000 Internet Explorer to drop below 50% browser share by 2011? http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm

Steady uptake of Firefox, Safari and Chrome sees Microsoft’s browser slip to 66% of share – and the slide will continue until it tumbles below 50%, says one analyst.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:19:03 +1000 Microsoft fires blanks at Windows 7 users http://apcmag.com//windows-7-dummy-updates-to-hit-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-dummy-updates-to-hit-this-week.htm

Today sees a fire-drill test of the Microsoft Windows Update system for Windows 7 RC users: there will be downloads but Windows Update will actually be firing blanks.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 First Windows 7 RC feature gets pulled http://apcmag.com//first-windows-7-rc-feature-gets-pulled.htm http://apcmag.com//first-windows-7-rc-feature-gets-pulled.htm

The Windows 7 release candidate has been live for just 24 hours, but Microsoft has already pulled one feature amidst fears it could make the new OS unsuitable for netbooks.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 17:09:01 +1000 Use Safari (and Firefox) to read newsstand magazines on your PC http://apcmag.com//use-safari-and-firefox-to-read-newstand-magazines-on-your-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//use-safari-and-firefox-to-read-newstand-magazines-on-your-desktop.htm

Read free copies of popular US tech magazines, motoring magazines and (ahem) men’s magazines by telling your browser to pretend it’s running on an iPhone...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:23:05 +1000 Firefox 3.5 hits final beta http://apcmag.com//firefox-35-hits-final-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-35-hits-final-beta.htm

The fourth beta of Firefox 3.5, released overnight, will be the last before the browser’s code is locked for an expected mid-year debut.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:10:54 +1000 Firefox 3.2 to get a radically reshaped UI inspired by iTunes? http://apcmag.com//firefox-32-to-get-a-radical-itunes-inspired-ui.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-32-to-get-a-radical-itunes-inspired-ui.htm

“Forget tabs!” says a UI designer of his Firefox 3.2 mock-up, which mimics iTunes with a playlist-like ‘Surflist’ of sites, an integrated ‘Library' of sites and a 'Genius’ button.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:29:47 +1000 CAMPAIGN: Death to Internet Explorer 6 http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm

Web developers and online services lead a campaign to stamp out IE6 from the face of the planet.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:37:49 +1000 IE8 launched by Microsoft http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm

Microsoft has finally delivered the browser that its fans have been anticipating, hopefully.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:50:00 +1000 Which browser do you want to use today? http://apcmag.com//which-browser-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//which-browser-for-windows-7.htm

With IE8 released and Google Chrome battling against Firefox and a host of niche browsers, what will you install on your Windows 7 desktop?]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:02:15 +1000 New Firefox 3.1 beta released: final to be Firefox 3.5 http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-31-beta-released-final-to-be-firefox-35.htm http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-31-beta-released-final-to-be-firefox-35.htm

Hold on to your seats Firefox fans. The new Firefox packs a superfast Javascript engine, better private browsing, and it's getting closer to release.]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Microsoft: IE faster than Chrome or Firefox, nyah nyah http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm

Via its own research Microsoft has determined that its Internet Explorer 8 browser (expected to launch next week) is faster than both Google’s Chrome 1.0 and Firefox 3.0.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Microsoft to drop Internet Explorer for Gazelle? http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 Apple releases Safari 4 beta: more eye candy http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm

Apple has unexpectedly dropped Safari 4 beta as a free download, and the main selling point is "fast" ... oh, and a lot of "stunning" new eye-candy in true Apple style.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:07:28 +1000 HOW TO: Install IE6 on Vista/Windows 7 http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm

Does your workplace require you to keep running IE6 despite the fact that you, um, accidentally upgraded to IE7? Here's how to install IE6 on Vista (or Windows 2000/XP) and run it alongside IE7.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Google readying Mac, Linux versions of Chrome 2.0 http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm

Google has a swathe of new functionality ready for Chrome 2.0, along with Mac and Linux support. Here's what's inside.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:49:36 +1000 Microsoft names the date for IE8 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm

A release candidate for Microsoft's browser is due in early 2009, which suggests that Windows 7 could also hit the decks by the end of the year.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:00 +1000 "Chrome is the auto-defrost fridge of browsers": Google http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm

That's just one of the interesting comments made by Google's Chrome browser development chief in a chat with APC this morning by video link from California.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:37 +1000 Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2: MS porn mode included http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm

The second beta of Internet Explorer 8 looks a lot better than the first one — but frankly, a lot of that is due to features copied from Firefox 3.

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