Microsoft to Shut Down Internet Explorer on November

Microsoft announced on Tuesday, that it will end Internet Explorer on November 30, 2020. Also, it issued a new warning for organizations or users still using Internet Explorer.

However, a large pool of users have remained loyal to Internet Explorer, forcing Microsoft to take additional steps to incentivize switching to the new Chromium-based Edge, according to Tech News.

Now, when an Internet Explorer user visits an incompatible site, the page will be launched automatically in Microsoft Edge, along with a message that reads: “This website doesn’t work in Internet Explorer".

Moreover, Microsoft explained thta customers have been using IE 11 since 2013 when the online environment was much less sophisticated than the landscape today. Then, open web standards and newer browsers such as, the new Microsoft Edge have enabled better, more innovative online experiences.

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On other hand, the market share of Internet Explorer browser’s declined, which currently worth 1.19% according to StatCounter data.

Earlier, Microsoft announced a new update for Windows systems for desktop and laptop computers. Windows 10 May 2020 brings new features to users, including the integration of the Windows subsystem with Linux2, which will help developers better introduce new changes and improvements to computer operating systems.

Also, this update came with great improvements to the audio assistant “Cortana”, as it became possible to separate it from the task bar on the computer, and this assistant got additional search phrases that facilitate the user to search for news or see the weather.

This update also provided users with additional capabilities to rename devices on the virtual desktop, and also addressed some problems that were harassing users while trying to connect their computers with other devices via Bluetoot, According to eg24.

Noteworthy, Microsoft released Windows 2020 Update 20H1 and build 19041.207 to Windows Insiders .

According to Tech news, if you want the update early before testing is finished, you can join the Release Preview update track on your Windows 10 PC by heading to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, enabling Insider builds on your system selecting “Just fixes, apps, and drivers.