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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-appeal-speading-fast.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-appeal-speading-fast.htm

Within days of the latest Windows 7 beta being released it has been skeletonized by a hungry pack of testers to find out what's new and improved in the rush to final code.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:58:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-goes-modular-and-gets-into-the-mix.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-goes-modular-and-gets-into-the-mix.htm

Microsoft has confirmed that if you want to choose all your own apps, you'll be able to uninstall nearly everything from Windows 7.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-enterprise-make-for-better-business.htm http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-enterprise-make-for-better-business.htm

Much of the talk about Windows 7 has been about features for home users. However, since much of Microsoft's money comes from millions of business upgrades, what's in it for them?]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 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 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