When it comes to Flash, some people like it because they can play flash-only games. However, some hate it because of performance issues, especially on Mac, not to mention its absence on the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch.
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Internet Explorer 6 is one of the most hated web browsers in the world, or let me be harsh and say the truth: it is the most hated browser in the world. Why is Internet Explorer 6 still used despite being so vulnerable to security attacks? Most websites don’t even support IE6 and vice versa because it’s that old. Was it always this way?...
Everybody has a certain number of sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others, which are always opens whenever one is surfing the web. So, the ideal solution would be to set those pages as home pages. Luckily, Internet Explorer enables you to do that. The tip is a simple one but quite useful. Read on for the steps that enable you...
Microsoft has updated the Silverlight MSN Toolbar and it’s now available for download for Internet Explorer ( 6+ ) and Firefox 3. It’s a lot more flashy in terms of looks and animations than the previous version and provides a great experience to common MSN website and Windows Live Services. Some of the new features include great Bing...
Windows 7 E will be launching in Europe without a browser due to legal issues with the European Union. A lot of people wonder how they’ll be able to install a browser since it wouldn’t come with one. Well, here’s the solution from Microsoft’s own website:
Windows 7 launches in the UK on the 22nd October and the main version sold within...
After the disgusting projectile vomiting ad, Microsoft have started a campaign for users to create their own PSA ( Public Service Ads ) for Internet Explorer 8. The ads should be funny and teach how to solve a problem using one of the new feature in Internet Explorer 8. Coming up with a funny acronym like ( S.H.Y.N.E.S.S ) is a part of the...
Microsoft has launched a new ‘Browser for Better’ campaign aimed at feeding the hungry in America. For every download of Internet Explorer 8 from the Browser for Better website, Microsoft will donate 9 meals to ‘Feeding America’ which is the America’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.
For those thinking that this move is just...
Bing is live as we all know by now, and the reception has been very good so far. You might have Google as your default browser in Firefox and Live Search in IE, so it’s time to change them to give Bing a try. Here’s a guide on how to add Bing to your desktop and desktop applications:
Add to Internet Explorer:
A Bing Search provider with...
Updates are already available for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 RC which address a performance issue with the browser as mentioned in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 970858.
Windows 7 RC includes a feature in Internet Explorer 8 that helps users recover from unresponsive Web sites. This feature uses a timer to detect when a Web page...
I just came across this on Paul Thurrott’s blog. You can easily block ads using the new InPrivate feature in Internet Explorer 8. All you need is a XML file which contains the addresses of the URLs to block and you’re done. Someone has compiled an xml for InPrivate filtering from the Firefox addon, adblock plus. Here’s a step by step...
