Attention all users of Internet Explorer…Very Important: Microsoft is cutting off support and updates to its longtime IE browser…except for the latest version (IE 11). Since IE is probably the most susceptible browser to viruses and other malware, I suggest you upgrade to Version 11 or change to another browser. This is serious stuff!
For years, month after month, Microsoft has been trying to protect you from the bad guys by providing updates to every version of Internet Explorer. That now ends, except for Version 11. Without this protection, I can guarantee your computer will soon come under attack. Internet Explorer is, in fact, dead meat. It does not come with Windows 10…you have to download it from the Microsoft Store if you really want it.
Of course, Microsoft wants you to use their new Edge Browser.It is indeed a better browser and is safer from the bad guys. The bad news is it is not completed yet. It is mostly functional but won’t be completed until this coming Spring. And, of course, it is only on Windows 10. If you don’t plan to upgrade to this new operating system, your only choice is to upgrade to IE 11, or change browsers. Do not use any older version of IE as you are only begging for trouble. I hope the seriousness of this issue is clear.
Now that I have perhaps scared the hell out of you, let’s get on with the real business of the day. -JRC
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