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Latest version of Internet Explorer launched by Microsoft.

Microsoft has made the latest version of Internet Explorer IE 8, the world’s most popular web browser to be available for download .Microsoft revealed that the Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) is much faster, user-friendly and extremely secure than the previous versions of IE.

Internet Explorer is presently utilized as the main browser by around 67 per cent of the world. This is a clear reduction from 91% in 2004,due to rival’s such as Mozilla’s Firefox, Apple’s Safari as well as Google’s chrome. Due to the ubiquitous occurrence of IE,it has become a target for hackers trying to prey on its programming areas.For Microsoft to get back its lost market share it needs to convince the net users that the latest version is more secure.

Steve Ballmer, the chief executive officer of Microsoft, has conveyed that Microsoft promises to deliver a browser through which people can get apt information in a fast manner.He also stated that IE 8 provides protection which is incomparable to other browsers.A new feature known as “Accelerators” has been added. Through this feature, users can look an address on a map, without the need to navigate to a separate website. In addition,”Web Slices”, which are redesigned flash sites helps in accessing favorites for a net user.
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 ie, ie8, internet explorer, microsoft, seo news No Comments

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 8

Microsoft has releases IE 8 which is included in Windows 7.This can included for XP,Windows Vista or Windows Server also.The Beta version of IE 8 had arrived last year,but now the Release Candidate (RC) has arrived.

The browser has several add-ons included with it.the company has opted a customization approach with “accelerators and “web slices“.Some of the accelerators created were for Facebook ,Stumble Upon and digg.Other features include private browsing,which eliminates the worry for some people who would browse regularly.Though IE8 has included some new features,when compared to IE7,IE8 looks much more simpler.

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 ie, microsoft, seo news No Comments

Microsoft in the process of fixing security flaws in internet explorer

Reports are being evolved that there has been several security problems in Internet Explorer.Several computer users out there use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. So it’s a genuine drag that there may be a serious security flaw in the browser.The public is being urged to use other browsers while this security flaw is fixed and Microsoft prepares a suitable patch to fix this issue.

The entire network of people using the internet is at risk. This problem is extremely serious as it could give opportunities to criminals to tap into your computer and steal your password which could be disastrous.

Until now , what this flaw has managed to steal are game passwords, but it’s clear what the hackers intentions are.Several experts are suggesting users to find alternate browsers to overcome security risks but this is what John Curran, head of Microsoft UK’s group said “I cannot recommend people switch due to this one flaw.”

Saturday, December 20th, 2008 ie, internet explorer, microsoft, seo news No Comments

 

 


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