Group Internet Explorer Tabs Into One Icon In Taskbar

One annoying default "feature" of Internet Explorer is it displays each tab as separate taskbar icon. This is unlike other browsers like Chrome and Firefox. To get around this, try the following steps:

1. Tools → Internet Options
2. Under the General tab, click on Tabs button.
3. Make sure 'Show previews for individual tabs in the taskbar' option is unchecked.
   
   
4. Click OK to apply changes.
5. Re-launch Internet Explorer.

IE tabs should now be grouped into one single icon in the taskbar.

Project Spartan: Beyond Browsing

Yahoo will not recognize "Do Not Track" (DNT) from IE 10

In a Yahoo policy blog, Yahoo indicated they will not support the "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting from IE 10 because the DNT feature will come enabled by default. Yahoo believes the opt out should be by user intent and not by the browser creator. This reaction was echoed by Apache's founders.

Just an update on the major browsers - The new released Microsoft IE 10 will have the DNT feature enabled by default. Google is in the process of implementing the DNT feature in their Chrome but had been offering something similar in the form of a Chrome plug-in called Keep My Opt-Outs. Mozilla Firefox has got the DNT feature but will need to be enabled manually.

Chrome most secured, IE second, Firefox third

According to a study conducted by Accuvant, Google Chrome ranks top for security, followed by Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

Accuvant's conclusion:

The URL blacklisting services offered by all three browsers will stop fewer attacks than will go undetected. Both Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer implement state-of-the-art antiexploitation technologies, but Mozilla Firefox lags behind without JIT hardening. While both Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer implement the same set of anti-exploitation technologies, Google Chrome’s plug-in security and sandboxing architectures are implemented in a more thorough and comprehensive manner. Therefore, we believe Google Chrome is the browser that is most secured against attack.

To note, the study – while independently and objectively assessed, said Accuvant – was funded by Google.

Chrome set to overtake Firefox in Dec 2011

According to web analytics firm StatCounter, the market share of Google Chrome is set to overtake Mozilla Firefox in Dec 2011 to become second behind Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Top 5 Browsers from Dec 2008 to Aug 2011

The trend chart above is from the December 2008 public launch of Google Chrome browser. The rise of Chrome is at the expense of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox since the market share for the rest of the browsers like Opera, Safari, etc, are stable.

» Chrome Set to Overtake Firefox in Market Share [STATS] | Mashable

Evolution of Web

View the evolution of web since the introduction of HTTP and HTML 1.0 days all the way to today's HTML 5.0, WebGL and other modern web technologies.

The interactive graphics requires a modern HTML 5.0 enabled browser to view.

Fake SSL certificate DigiNotar impersonate Gmail and other Google services

Google Inc reported a fradulent SSL certificate issued by DigiNotar Certificate Authority (CA) that is "valid for *.google.com. A possible man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks against Google users, whereby someone tried to get between them and encrypted Google services, can be launched. The people affected were primarily located in Iran. According to a post published on Sunday by a user calling himself alibo, the counterfeit certificate surfaced when he tried to log into his Gmail account using the Google Chrome browser.

Google Chrome users were protected from this attack because Chrome was able to detect the fraudulent certificate. To further protect the safety and privacy of our users, Google will disable the DigiNotar certificate authority in Chrome while investigations continue. Mozilla and Microsoft also moved quickly to protect its users soon after. This means that Chrome and Firefox users will receive alerts if they try to visit websites that use DigiNotar certificates.

» An update on attempted man-in-the-middle attacks | Google Online Security Blog

Google Related suggests useful content while you browse

Google Related is a new Chrome extension and Google Toolbar feature for Internet Explorer that shows you useful, interesting content while you browse the web. It appears as a small bar at the bottom of your browser that pops up when you hover over it with your mouse, without you leaving the page. Results can be map, news, video, shopping sites and other related useful content.

Visit www.google.com/related to learn more and to get Google Related today.

» Find more while you browse with Google Related | Official Google Blog

How to play WebM videos on Internet Explorer IE 9?

Microsoft has decided to only support H.264 videos in its latest release of Internet Explorer IE 9 by default, so you can't watch WebM videos without installing additional software.

To solve this problem, Google developed a WebM plugin for IE9. "They said elephants couldn't ride flying dolphins. They said that one of the world's most popular browsers couldn't play WebM video in HTML5. They were wrong," mentions Google half-jokingly.

Internet Explorer 9 officially released

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 is officially released. To download, go to http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/#/download

Microsoft unveiled website to countdown IE6 usage

Microsoft on Friday unveiled ie6countdown.com, a site to encourage IE6 users to ditch away the decade old browser and start using the latest version.

10 years ago a browser was born.

Its name was Internet Explorer 6. Now that we’re in 2011, in an era of modern web standards, it’s time to say goodbye.

This website is dedicated to watching Internet Explorer 6 usage drop to less than 1% worldwide, so more websites can choose to drop support for Internet Explorer 6, saving hours of work for web browser.

Google Chrome passes 10% browser market share; Internet Explorer remains top

According to a research conducted by NetMarketShare, Chrome surpassed 10% share of global browser usage for the first time in January by gaining 0.72% share month to month.

Browser market trends from December 2010 to January 2011 (PCMag)

Browser Wars: Chrome Breaks 10%, Internet Explorer 8.0 Gains Big, Internet Explorer 6.0 Decline Accelerates [via]

Internet Explorer 9 Beta looks so Chrome to me

Read more here.

Mobile Browser Comparison: Windows Phone 7 vs. iPhone 4.0 vs. Android 2.2

PocketNow uploaded a video to demonstrate the comparison among Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 running its mobile version of Internet Explorer against Google's Android 2.2 and iPhone 4.0. The smartphone site reiterated that Windows Phone 7 software is still a work in progress and what was shown was not representative until the OS is completed.

From the 10 minutes demonstration, the browser of Windows Phone 7 seems to be on the right track, proving worthy browsing experience. One rather unique feature of Windows Phone 7 mobile browser is its tab management. Tab management is super quick and it allows opening of multiple tabs with websites loading in the background simultaneously. Websites' load times are competitive with other top smartphone browsers.

The video demonstration also showed some of the shortcomings of both iPhone 4.0 and Android 2.2.

Exclusive: Windows Phone 7 Web Browser Comparison (Video) [via]

IETester: Browser Compatibility Check for Internet Explorer Versions from 5.5 to 9

This particular post is especially useful for web developers facing the need to ensure websites look presentable across multiple browsers. IETester is a free WebBrowser that does just that. It allows you to have the rendering and javascript engines of IE9 preview, IE8, IE7 IE 6 and IE5.5 on Windows 7, Vista and XP, as well as the installed IE in the same process.

Wait no more and try IETester now!

Web Browser Performance

Quick preview on Internet Explorer 9

Microsoft has announced their plans for their new Internet Explorer 9.0. This new browser is still in its infant stage and the interface is still pretty barebones e.g. there is no proper address bar but just a simple "go to" popup window. This is a developers' test tool, really. If you eager to test it out, you may find it here.

Some of the new promises of IE9 are native H.264 streaming support through HTML5, SVG rendering, faster JavaScript engine, and many more.

Windows Internet Explorer 9.0
http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/

Internet Explorer 9: A Fresh Start, With HTML5 [via]

Do NOT hit the F1 key if a website tells you to

The Microsoft Security Advisory has issued a vulnerability in VBScript that is exposed on supported versions of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 through the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

So, should a Web site displays a specially crafted dialog box asking user to hit the F1 key for Help, a malicious arbitrary code could be executed in the security context of the currently logged-on user, resulting in a security breach.

In summary, DO NOT HIT THE F1 KEY IF A WEBSITE TELLS YOU TO. Microsoft is still investigating in this vulnerability.

Vulnerability in VBScript Could Allow Remote Code Execution [via]

Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX Control Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Microsoft today confirmed that hackers are exploiting an unpatched bug in DirectX, this time by attacking Internet Explorer (IE).

Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX Control Could Allow Remote Code Execution [via]

Click here to find out more! Microsoft Sets Record with Huge Windows, IE, Office Update

Microsoft today issued 10 security updates that patched a record 31 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Excel, Word, Windows Search and other programs, including 18 bugs marked "critical."

It is a MUST if you are running Windows OS and Internet Explorer.

Click here to find out more! Microsoft Sets Record with Huge Windows, IE, Office Update [via]