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appalachiablue

(42,820 posts) Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:34 PM Apr 2020

The basics, update browser; I've been receiving msgs

that the web browser I have will be out of date soon-- it's Internet Explorer w Outlook Email.

How can I add the update for Explorer?

I tried Edge once but it didn't work out so well; tech support added Chrome once, but it's not still around.

Thanks much.

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The basics, update browser; I've been receiving msgs (Original Post) appalachiablue Apr 2020 OP

There are other browsers. CurtEastPoint Apr 2020 #1

Meaning I don't ever see an icon for Chrome on my appalachiablue Apr 2020 #3

Well, that's the problem ;) Newest Reality Apr 2020 #2

I've heard of Firefox & will keep it in mind. All set now, tx. appalachiablue Apr 2020 #10

Follow the link below and download the latest version Glorfindel Apr 2020 #4

Thanks G., this looks right, the basics as said. appalachiablue Apr 2020 #5

Any IE is going to be out of date as of 1/1/2020, because IE is dead. mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #6

Got it, everything is straight now, tx. appalachiablue Apr 2020 #8

Put Edge on (or install is what I mean), the Edge will work too while you also have the Internet SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #7

Edge is what we just did, thanks! appalachiablue Apr 2020 #9

Good! I think you'll like some features of Edge (I found a few of the features pretty neat, but... SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #11

I've been On Edge ever since tRump was nominated..... lastlib Apr 2020 #12

One day. Two big Vivaldi browser releases douglas9 Apr 2020 #13

CurtEastPoint

(19,138 posts)

1. There are other browsers.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:39 PM

Apr 2020

What do you mean Chrome is 'not still around?'

There's Opera and Firefox.

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

3. Meaning I don't ever see an icon for Chrome on my

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:41 PM

Apr 2020

home page or elsewhere.

I need a basic program, M. Internet Explorer again if possible.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)

2. Well, that's the problem ;)

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:40 PM

Apr 2020

I am an avid Firefox user and have been for years. It's rock stable and full featured. It blocks ads and has marvelous plug-ins. You can change the theme. It is very focused on security. You can sync any devices you have that you use it on, etc.

I know, it wasn't an answer to your question.

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

10. I've heard of Firefox & will keep it in mind. All set now, tx.

Reply to Newest Reality (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:37 PM

Apr 2020

Glorfindel

(9,911 posts)

4. Follow the link below and download the latest version

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:41 PM

Apr 2020

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17621/internet-explorer-downloads

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

5. Thanks G., this looks right, the basics as said.

Reply to Glorfindel (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:43 PM

Apr 2020

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)

6. Any IE is going to be out of date as of 1/1/2020, because IE is dead.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 03:51 PM

Apr 2020

Edge is the replacement if you want a Microsoft browser that's still supported.

I'd recommend Firefox as others have above.

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

8. Got it, everything is straight now, tx.

Reply to mr_lebowski (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:35 PM

Apr 2020

SWBTATTReg

(24,011 posts)

7. Put Edge on (or install is what I mean), the Edge will work too while you also have the Internet

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:13 PM

Apr 2020

Explorer app too, on your system (unless you need the space). I just put Edge on, along w/ leaving my old Internet Explorer (version 11) on still. Both work fine. Good luck.

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

9. Edge is what we just did, thanks!

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:35 PM

Apr 2020

SWBTATTReg

(24,011 posts)

11. Good! I think you'll like some features of Edge (I found a few of the features pretty neat, but...

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #9)

Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:48 PM

Apr 2020

I'm still learning about Edge as I go along)...

Take care and be safe!

lastlib

(24,794 posts)

12. I've been On Edge ever since tRump was nominated.....

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 21, 2020, 06:24 AM

Apr 2020

...but that's another matter. Not too fond of the browser, tho.... YMMV.

douglas9

(4,473 posts)

13. One day. Two big Vivaldi browser releases

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2020, 04:49 AM

Apr 2020

Vivaldi 3.0 arrives on your Windows, Mac and Linux computer with new Tracker blocker, Ad blocker, Clock and more. First Vivaldi Mobile release now available on Android. Includes new Tracker Blocker, Ad Blocker, Tab bar and more

Today we take a giant leap forward. Vivaldi 3.0 arrives on your computer and the much-awaited final version of Vivaldi launches on Android devices.

As we navigate the difficult times of the pandemic together, the browser becomes center stage.

Now that people are spending a lot more time online, we are doubling down on giving you a browser that protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and provides you with more useful features than any other browser.

https://vivaldi.com/blog/1-day-2-big-vivaldi-browser-releases/

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