Nearly three decades after the launch of Internet Explorer, or 27 years to be precise, Microsoft discontinued this classic browser to focus on Microsoft Edge. The company announced the end of Internet ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft officially retired and disabled Internet Explorer in 2022, but hackers are still targeting the outdated ...

Microsoft has decided to allow customers to choose when the last bits of Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) will be removed from their devices. This comes after IE11 was disabled across some Windows 10 ...

Microsoft has updated the Internet Explorer (IE) mode in its Edge browser after receiving credible reports in August 2025 that unknown attackers were using the tool to gain unauthorized access to ...

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Internet Explorer (IE) and IE Mode on Windows 11 with the latest Windows update. It said that this is part of its ongoing ...

What just happened? Microsoft has overhauled the Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser following reports that attackers were exploiting the feature to compromise Windows devices. The company ...

Why it matters: The annoyingly long soap opera that is Internet Explorer's death is taking yet another unexpected turn. Microsoft now says that the IE11 UI elements won't be retired anytime soon, ...

If you just purchased a new Windows computer and see Microsoft Edge is installed, you might be wondering if it’s worth your time. Is Microsoft Edge a secure web browser that keeps you safe when you’re ...

Microsoft Tightens IE Mode After Hackers Exploit Internet Explorer Bugs Again Although Internet Explorer was officially retired in 2022, it lives on in the Edge browser for those with older websites.