If you've been using Internet Explorer for the past decade, chances are that many have suggested that you move to a more efficient browser, like Chrome or Firefox. Security expert Chris Jackson urging users to stop using Internet Explorer, but what gives his words more weight is that he currently holds the position of global head of internet security for Microsoft.
Jackson doesn't mean to walk away from Microsoft products and switch to other companies, of course. Instead, he specifically notes that the days of Microsoft's web browser, Internet Explorer, are over. Jackson doesn't suggest any solution for users who want to move away from Internet Explorer. And while it's certain that the Microsoft team would like to recommend Edge, he notes that they're "not here to force any browser on anyone" and that "you should choose the one that best meets your needs."
Jackson’s concern for people using the old browser centers around a concept he calls “technical debt.” Internally, Microsoft no longer refers to Internet Explorer as a Web browser, but rather as a compatibility solution for businesses. Internet Explorer is a browser of the past, no longer up-to-date with support for new web standards. Instead, it remains an option for businesses that need to access websites that were designed with it in mind.
In an ideal world, organizations should ensure that internal websites are optimized for use with more modern web browser solutions. However, due to cost, this is not always possible. So, businesses should use an alternative web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, for their primary web needs and only use Internet Explorer if an internal website requires it to function properly.
If you're still using Internet Explorer as your default browser and don't know which one to switch to, make sure you check out the best browsers for 2019, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Vivaldi.
