its Microsoft Edge web broswer going forward. Given Edge's rising popularity and recent updates, Internet Explorer's end has been on the cards for some time. That said, there are still some things Internet Explorer s should know before transitioning to Edge.
Internet Explorer has been a staple part of Windows for a quarter of a century. However, the browser's dominance was eventually overshadowed by Google Chrome, with other browsers also eating into its market share. For its part, Microsoft started moving away from Internet Explorer with the launch of Microsoft Edge in 2015. Mor recently, it even switched to the same Chromium engine that powers Google Chrome. With the browser's latest list of improvements, Microsoft Edge is slowly climbing the ranks, moving closer to Safari's grasp on second place — and it is now set to become Microsoft's exclusive browser.
Microsoft 365 will end for the browser on August 17 this year. Without Microsoft 365 integration, Internet Explorer s will need to adopt Microsoft Edge for the whole Microsoft experience. Of course, the same s will still be able to use Internet Explorer for some purposes until the 2022 deadline. Fortunately, Microsoft is offering some consolation for those who still use the old browser.
What Internet Explorer s Need To Know
Microsoft wants s to see why Microsoft Edge is a better browser going forward. In doing so, it's burning the Internet Explorer bridge almost completely. However, the current iteration of Microsoft Edge comes with a Internet Explorer mode that ensure compatibility with older Internet Explorer websites and applications.
Besides the Internet Explorer mode, Microsoft is also promoting the browser's other features. Edge has optimization features that help to optimize performance when a has lots of tabs open. It also has better security bolstered by Microsoft 365 Security and Microsoft Defender. And different profiles can be set up for different s or for an individual's personal and work activity.
Microsoft is encouraging everyone to switch before the deadline. The announcement even includes a guide for s to the app. s can just search for 'Microsoft Edge' in the Windows 10 search bar and the app should be easily ed with a simple click.
Source: Microsoft