Microsoft Internet Explorer browser update is slowly dying and will be discontinued soon. The famous good old IE browser is on a death clock.
This browser is already dead to some but I beg to disagree. There was already an official announcement from Microsoft that they will no longer be supporting this browser soon. As long as there are computers powered by Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows 10, this Internet browser will remain immortal.
There are companies or institutions that cannot afford to upgrade their operating system. They are still relying on Internet Explorer as their default browser. This is the main reason why IE browser will remain on the topic for the next 5 to 10 years.
Update: Microsoft Edge is the new Internet Explorer. Edge Browser is available on Windows 10 and soon on Linux Operating System.
Official download link for Microsoft Edge (Windows, MacOS, IOS, Android):
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
Windows 11 Release Date
There are humors that Windows 11 Operating System will be officially released on July 29, 2020. This will still remain a humor, let’s wait for their official announcement. If there is a real news, it will definitely published on their official blog.
Why you should stop using Internet Explorer?
Security Issues may come in place since the technical support and upgrade for this browser will be discontinued soon. Hackers can exploit this browser for possible vulnerability and might gain access to your system files because no available patch for it anymore.
Incompatibility Issues may also arise with the new emerging programming languages or technological advances in programming.
Can I still use Internet Explorer with Windows 10?
It is already included in Windows 10 as built-in app. You can use it anytime you wish aside from your main browser.
Should I switch from Internet Explorer to Edge, Opera, Chrome or Firefox?
Microsoft urges its users to upgrade their browsers. It doesn’t specifically endorses its own browser Microsoft Edge, but to any browser that provides best experience. Opera, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browsers are the best alternate to Microsoft Edge. You can see this reminder when you are viewing a video on youtube.com using IExplorer as your browser.
If you have doubts on what browser to use, check this guide from Wikipedia.
Personally, I use Google Chrome. Chrome Internet Browser helps me to alot of things and be flexible to my workplace. It has a lot of developer tools and browser extension to use. Moreover, It is compatible to any mobile or desktop operating system.
Official Link of Popular Browsers
Mozilla Firefox : https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Google Chrome : https://www.google.com/chrome/
Opera Browser : https://www.opera.com/
Conclusion
Finally, you are brave enough if you use Internet Explorer as your default browser this 2021 and beyond.