Old Internet Explorer is officially retired on June 15, 2022 and handed the internet browsing task over to Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge. Despite this, nearly 50% of Windows 10 users still have Internet Explorer installed on their systems. This large percentage is due to the large number of computers owned by organizations.
Here are a few reasons why you should stop using Internet Explorer and consider looking at some of its alternatives:
- Lots of Vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities are easier to exploit for old softwares that even though were continuously patched they joost cannot keep track with the lastests threats.
- Close to Zero Support. Microsoft has stated that IE will continue receiving “levels” of support until Windows 10 is expired. Even with “levels” of support still being provided, many critical areas of support will be lost.
- Windows 10 Expiration Date. Internet Explorer is closely linked to Windows 10. Microsoft has stated that Internet Explorer will continue to receive some support until Windows 10 is expired. Now that Windows 11 is live, that expiration date is closer
- Poor User Experience. Last and most important reason you should stop using it would be the poor user experience with Internet Explorer. lastest edition of Internet Explorer (IE 11) was launched in 2013, which in this technology field is practically a lifetime. More thant this, there are countless other options for more secure, more enjoyable browsing such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or ,even its successor, Edge
Follow the steps below to configure proxy settings on your Internet Explorer browser. The tutorials use Internet Explorer 9.0 but other versions of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer should be similar.
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to Settings -> Internet Options.
3. Go to Connections.
4. Click LAN Settings.
5. Check the box Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).
6. Fill the Server Address and Port Number and then click OK.
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All traffic will be redirected through a proxy. This doesn’t necessarily mean you are browsing anonymously, but your real IP is not visible then.