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Use Chrome not Internet Explorer!

Use Google Chrome, not Internet Explorer!

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*unless otherwise instructed to do so

Some more information...

Internet Explorer (IE) is Microsoft’s classic web browser, originally released way back in 1995. For years, the terms Internet Explorer and web browser were essentially one and the same. IE came installed by default on every Windows computer, so nearly everyone with a PC used it. In the early 2000’s, IE held about 95% of the market share.

Since then, many new web browsers have overtaken it (like Chrome, or Firefox) – and for good reason. Over the years, IE has been plagued by bugs, security problems, and performance issues. As of a March 2018 study, it's likely that less than 10% of people use IE.  Here's three good reasons why:

  • MICROSOFT NO LONGER SUPPORTS OLDER VERSIONS OF IE
    Microsoft does still support the most recent version of IE, version 11. However, even on their own product support pages, they encourage users to download their new browser: Microsoft Edge - which only runs on Windows 10.

  • IT MESSES UP HOW WEB PAGES DISPLAY
    Internet Explorer is a web designer’s worst nightmare. Web browsers read the code on a website and interpret how they should visually display that information to you. Most web browsers do this in a similar way – but not Internet Explorer.

    IE is notorious for displaying websites differently than other browsers. That means websites may look great on one screen, but on another computer, it may look terrible. Web designers try to account for this, but it often means adding special coding, just for IE users.

  • IT’S SLOW
    Studies show that 25% of users will actually stop trying to visit a webpage if it takes more than 4 seconds to load.  According to most benchmarks, Internet Explorer, even the latest version, is still significantly slower than its competitors.

So... USE GOOGLE CHROME, NOT INTERNET EXPLORER!

Chrome is installed on every district computer.  If you are having an issue using it, please ask for help in a manner that is appropriate to your position (i.e. teacher, staff, admin).  If you're not sure who to ask for help, please refer to this webpage: https://www.mccsd.net/techhelp