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Tutorials, articles, and other content about Internet Explorer – the dated web browser from Microsoft, that people should stop using.

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What are cookies, and what do they do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.11.2022
When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies, and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds. Even though you know that these “cookies” are not exactly...
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How to install add-ons in Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 23.10.2018
If you are using Internet Explorer 11, let's make sure that you know how to enhance your user experience with add-ons. Like any other web browser, Internet Explorer allows users to enhance it by adding extensions written either by Microsoft or, most often, by others. Read further to learn how...
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How to enable Java in all the major web browsers

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.09.2018
Do you need to visit websites and web services that rely on the old Java technology? Did you install Java on your computer but your browser says that Java is not present on your system? Why isn't Java working as it should and how do you make it work in...
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How to manage your favorite websites in Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.06.2018
If you are connected to the internet, there are probably some websites that you visit regularly, and you want to be able to access them quickly. This is the reason why web browsers have bookmarks: to make a list of your favorite websites and to give you quick access to...
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How to start Internet Explorer with tabs from the last session, or reopen closed tabs

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2018
Everyone has a personal routine for using web browsers. Most people like their web browsers to start by loading a particular homepage, a search engine or maybe even several different websites simultaneously. We, for instance, prefer to bring all the websites back from our last browsing sessions. If you want...
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How to import or export bookmarks when using Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.04.2018
People like to choose one web browser and stick with it for a long time. However, if you feel like the latest update destroys your experience, or you realize that another browser suits your needs better, you will probably want to change the browser that you use. To make the...
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How to uninstall Internet Explorer from Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.02.2018
With each new version of Internet Explorer (IE) and each new version of Windows, the procedure for removing this web browser has changed. For example, when Internet Explorer 9 was launched, it was distributed as an update for Windows, and you could remove it from the list of installed updates....
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How to show the favorites bar and the favorites center in Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.01.2018
When you use a web browser on a frequent basis, you want to have your favorite websites bookmarked and easily accessible. If you are using Internet Explorer, it is not obvious how to enable the favorites bar or the favorites center. Here's how to make this browser show your favorite...
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Add Google, DuckDuckGo or another search engine as the default for Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.10.2017
By default, Internet Explorer uses Bing as the default search engine. We like Bing and we think that it delivers useful search results. However, you may feel differently, and you want to change Bing, with Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo or another search engine. Here's how to switch from Bing to another...
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How to download and install Internet Explorer 11 for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.07.2017
Although Microsoft Edge is slowly but surely taking the place of Internet Explorer 11, at least in Windows 10, Internet Explorer is still used by many people. Many businesses haven't upgraded their operating systems and web apps and have to keep using Internet Explorer. If you are using an outdated...
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9 ways to start Internet Explorer in all Windows versions

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.06.2017
Have you ever wondered in how many different ways you can open Internet Explorer? Did you find yourself in a situation where you just couldn't find a shortcut for it and had no idea how to launch it? It's a common problem with many solutions to it. If you are...
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What happens when you remove Internet Explorer from Windows?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.01.2017
Internet Explorer is such an integral part of Windows that, for some time, you couldn't remove it from Windows. This is not the case anymore and modern versions of Windows allow you to get rid of it, if you do not want to use it. But, what happens when you...
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Top 8 must have add-ons for Internet Explorer

  • misc
  • Maria Madalina Blaga
  • 25.01.2017
If you are one of those users who use Internet Explorer as their default browser, this guide is perfect for you. If you don't think that the basic features of this browser are enough, you can always install add-ons to enhance its operation. Unfortunately, the list of add-ons for Internet...

How To Save Battery Power While Browsing The Web In Internet Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Mihai-Emilian Blaga
  • 28.09.2015
One of the great features of Internet Explorer is its ability to save battery time while browsing the Internet. All you have to do is adjust a setting from your active power plan in order to make this web browser use less power. In this article we will show you...
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How To Remove, Disable Or Enable Add-ons In Internet Explorer 11

  • tutorial
  • Mihai-Emilian Blaga
  • 07.07.2015
Have you installed add-ons for Internet Explorer 11 which you no longer need? Or do you simply need to use them on rare occasions? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, then read this tutorial. You will learn how to remove unwanted add-ons or just disable them,...