Microsoft Is Killing Internet Explorer in June 2022
May. 20, 2021Microsoft has detailed the platforms that will be affected by this retirement in aseparate post. Here’s where Microsoft will no longer support IE 11 after June next year:
And the retirement doesn’t affect the following platforms as of now:
Microsoft cites improved compatibility, streamlined productivity, and better browser security as the key reasons for replacing IE with Edge. The companyrecommends using Edge’s IE Mode to access legacy IE-based websitesand apps from Edge. In case you are out of the loop, we have a guide you can follow toenable IE mode in Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft switching from IE to Edge doesn’t come as a surprise, especially after it fully embraced Chromium engine. While it is a bittersweet moment for most of us who had our first internet exposure through Internet Explorer, it is the only way forward as we progress to a secure web ecosystem. So check out thebest Microsoft Edge tips and tricksif that’s your browser of choice now.
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
