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Managed Wi-Fi SolutionsPosted 26th September 2022
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If you were using the internet in the late 1990s or early 2000s, we are confident you used Internet Explorer to access the internet. But in June (2022), Microsoft officially dropped the web browser from ongoing support. Why is it being retired? Because new technologies came online and rapidly took market share, browsers such as Chrome, Safari and of course Edge.
If you are were an ardent IE user, you will find yourself directed to Microsoft Edge, who have created an IE Mode to help soften your transition to the Edge browser. You may be wondering why they would go to that much effort! There will be an element of trying to keep users with the Microsoft brand, rather losing users to Google Chrome; but also because there are legacy websites and online tools that worked with IE.
Unfortunately, multiple government and corporate users in Japan were not prepared for Internet explorer being retired. It has been reported that IT departments received significant amounts of calls. Although the retirement of IE was announced in good time, multiple departments found themselves with legacy sites, such as attendance management systems, and other online tools that needed IE to work.
You will have spotted the IE Icon is still present in the Start Menus and task bar in Windows. But it will be phased out over time.
But what about all my history and passwords that are stored in my IE?
Don’t panic, they are not lost! They are all being migrated to Microsoft Edge, your history, favorite pages, passwords, you will be able to access them. How, we would be remiss if we did not remind you that you should not be saving your passwords in your browsers. (link to blog)
Keeping outdated technology is extremely risky, it can lead to cyber security risks. Cybercriminals exploit technology that no longer receives security patches, they are easy targets.
We recommend that when you are ready, you transition your stored information to Microsoft Edge (or another trusted browser) and then uninstall IE from your device or devices.
Microsoft Edge has many benefits over IE, so if you now find yourself an MS Edge user, it is worth taking the time to transition properly and learn what the platform has to offer.
We regularly help business move from one technology to another, so if you are looking for IT Support for your business, get in touch.
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