Category: FAQ
Review and Meet Your New Browser 10.0 Internet Explorer Fans
Today I did a tune up on my computer at home and I upgraded to the new Internet Explorer 10.0 browser. It looks the same, except my menu bar is gone; that’s all I really noticed. My favorite bars were intact and favorites stayed put. Thank goodness! You can just never tell when an upgrade happens if your stuff is all gone. (btw..this is an option in your updates you don’t have to upgrade yet)
Now you ask, what is the benefit of getting new upgrades? For Firefox it’s sometimes necessary to get it to work. Firefox is the most finicky of the browsers and the one we repair the most here at CTG. If you get a change, do that upgrade asap! But for IE, it’s sometimes not a good idea to upgrade, but if you are not in the corporate world, you don’t have too much to worry about.
Here are some of the new features for IE 10.0
Nice addition!
Websites you visit receive a Do Not Track request when you use Internet Explorer 10. To learn more about this setting, including how to turn it off, see More info about Do Not Track. Now this seems like a step in a good direction, we’ll see if it makes the browser less vulnerable to toolbars, add-ons and extras we get bothered by (extensions, junk, etc.). Since I am virus-free, toolbar-free and extension/plug-in free, we will see how well this works.
Spelling Correction
Finally, without further ado, IE has spelling correction. WOW, how long did that take? I don’t get why that took so long, but whatever. I am a big fan of IE and will be for a long time, so that’s a bonus for me not having to edit everything in Word first, then copying into a website LOL. (Now can they have an auto-save? So if I’m drafting up some big reply in a post and the browser crashes, my work is auto saved???)
Cons
According to PCMag.com, there is no flash installed or built in PDF reader. Boo. Well, I am still using Adobe on my computer so I will live. I update Java as recommended by of course, Oracle (Java).
While I know Chrome is doing a good job of kicking IE’s butt in the browser run for the money, I still have issues with Chrome. Mostly because I do more repairs in that browser due to their lack of security for allowing extensions and add-on’s to be installed automatically. So, if you’re looking for something with a little more security try out the new IE 10.0.
Warning: Chrome and Firefox Plug-Ins and Add-On’s Allow Spyware
It’s about time that I write this darn blog about Chrome and FireFox. And it’s a long one folks. I know these are two of your favorite browsers, but unfortunately they are now allowing spyware to be installed into your internet experience without your knowledge. Question and answers below!
How do the add-on’s and plug-in’s get installed?
You are surfing along the internet and these Plug-Ins and Add-On’s just install themselves. Or maybe you clicked on an “allow” button, but assumed you needed it. Either way, most people do not just add them.
What do they do?
They are supposed to help your internet be better, your games play better or your pictures load faster. I have seen literally dozens of different In’s and On’s it’s insane.
Are they always for real or are they useful?
No and not really. I have seen them act as one program, but are really spyware. Especially the “Google” add-on’s. Hackers are smart and know you probably won’t delete a program with the name Google in it, but that is where the spyware is hiding out. Are they useful now? No, your internet should not change if you don’t use them. We surfed nicely before them right?
How can you tell if you have bad add-on’s and plug-ins?
Chrome: Here are some screenshots to help you see the extensions and you can disable or delete them. If after you do, you are still redirected then call us and we can help with removing the search settings as you probably have a virus at that point. 612-865-4475 or email info@callthatgirl.biz
Firefox: Go to Tools/Add-Ons and look through the extensions and plugins, delete as you need. If you are still being redirected, please call us for help as you may have a virus. 612-865-4475 or email info@callthatgirl.biz
