14 DAY TRIAL // The June 2022 Patch Tuesday updates are live, and this means that Internet Explorer is getting the last security patches before being retired completely.
In other words, any bug or vulnerability discovered in Internet Explorer from this point will just remain unfixed, as Microsoft is pulling the browser and encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Edge.
It makes little sense to discuss the legacy of Internet Explorer, but there was a time when it was the world’s number one browser. However, third-party browsers evolved at a very fast pace, while Internet Explorer didn’t, so Microsoft’s app slowly but surely lost the battle.
With Microsoft now fully committed to Microsoft Edge, the company hopes the transition from Internet Explorer wouldn’t be as painful as it sounds.
Microsoft offers a dedicated IE mode in Microsoft Edge, so users can still load certain websites in this compatibility mode.
“If you’re a consumer using Internet Explorer at home, we recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge before June 15, 2022, to start enjoying a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience,” Microsoft said in a previous announcement.
“The good news: you probably already have it on your device. Search for “Microsoft Edge” using the Windows 10 search box or look for the icon (see the top of this article). If you don’t have it, you can easily download it here. We’ve also aimed to make the upgrade to Microsoft Edge simple. Once you’ve opted in to moving to Microsoft Edge, it’s easy to bring over your passwords, favorites and other browsing data from Internet Explorer in a few clicks. And if you run into a site that needs Internet Explorer to open, Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode built-in so you can still access it.”
The time has come for Internet Explorer, but while this was one of the world’s leading browsers at one point, it’s hard to believe too many people would miss it anyway.