Microsoft is killing Internet Explorer
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Microsoft is killing Internet Explorer
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(Forbes, August, 2020) Here are five things that happened last week - enjoy your daily dose of tech news!
1. Microsoft is killing off Internet Explorer
Microsoft announced this week that they will be killing off Internet Explorer, the internet browser they've had for about 25 years. According to the announcment, Internet Explorer will be gone by August 17th, 2021. The web app Microsoft Team will stop supporting the most recent version of the browser this coming November, while the rest of the service apps will stop service next year. Microsoft Edge will replace all internet functions.
There are still plenty of other apps to use besides Edge, like Chrome and Firefox, so you'll still have a choice.
2. Online sales are up more than 31% in just three months
Reports released by the US Department of Commerce this week revealed that e-commerce sales across the coutry have grown more than 30% in only three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Forbes, during the second quarter of the year, $211.5 billion have been spent online, which is 31.8% more than last quarter. Walmart also reported that their Q2 e-commerce sales went up 97%. Thanks to online shopping and their grocery pickup and delivery of course.
COVID has only accelerated what was already happening: people are buying their stuff online and you're going to make sure you have a good online strategy because just brick and mortar is not going to cut it.
3. Chrome will let you know if a web form is unsecure
Google is stepping up their game to ensure that Chrome users will ahve their information protected when attempting to input it in web forms that aren't secure. Beginning in their M86 version, the browser will start to flag forms that show they are secure on HTTPS pages but can't be verified as being secure when the forms are submitted.
This will mostly affect mobil Android users. But ultimately it'll expand to every Chrome user. Other browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari will do the same.
4. Deezer has an analytics app for podcasters
Deezer - a new streaming service - recently rolled out an app to highlight analytics for podcasters. While these tools exists currently throgh Stitcher and Google Podcasts, Deezer will be the sole streaming platform that will allow individuals to get podcast data through a mobile app.
If podcasts are part of your business, the app will organize podcast data into audience and analytics. Which can help you adjust your focus, confirm your audience, or help you change entirely.
5. TD is rolling out online accounting in a bid for small business accounts
TD shared in a press release last week that they will be introducing TD Online Accounting. This will serve as a new online accounting and paymnent feature. The addition will be made to their small business online platform and will allow business owners to pay their electronic payments and credit cards straight from their TD Bank business checking. This allows the process of making payments to run more efficiently. Banks buying accounting software companies just makes sense.
You can find the full article and all the sources here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2020/08/23/microsoft-is-killing-off-internet-explorerand-other-small-business-tech-news/#242735167d7f
1. Microsoft is killing off Internet Explorer
Microsoft announced this week that they will be killing off Internet Explorer, the internet browser they've had for about 25 years. According to the announcment, Internet Explorer will be gone by August 17th, 2021. The web app Microsoft Team will stop supporting the most recent version of the browser this coming November, while the rest of the service apps will stop service next year. Microsoft Edge will replace all internet functions.
There are still plenty of other apps to use besides Edge, like Chrome and Firefox, so you'll still have a choice.
2. Online sales are up more than 31% in just three months
Reports released by the US Department of Commerce this week revealed that e-commerce sales across the coutry have grown more than 30% in only three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Forbes, during the second quarter of the year, $211.5 billion have been spent online, which is 31.8% more than last quarter. Walmart also reported that their Q2 e-commerce sales went up 97%. Thanks to online shopping and their grocery pickup and delivery of course.
COVID has only accelerated what was already happening: people are buying their stuff online and you're going to make sure you have a good online strategy because just brick and mortar is not going to cut it.
3. Chrome will let you know if a web form is unsecure
Google is stepping up their game to ensure that Chrome users will ahve their information protected when attempting to input it in web forms that aren't secure. Beginning in their M86 version, the browser will start to flag forms that show they are secure on HTTPS pages but can't be verified as being secure when the forms are submitted.
This will mostly affect mobil Android users. But ultimately it'll expand to every Chrome user. Other browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari will do the same.
4. Deezer has an analytics app for podcasters
Deezer - a new streaming service - recently rolled out an app to highlight analytics for podcasters. While these tools exists currently throgh Stitcher and Google Podcasts, Deezer will be the sole streaming platform that will allow individuals to get podcast data through a mobile app.
If podcasts are part of your business, the app will organize podcast data into audience and analytics. Which can help you adjust your focus, confirm your audience, or help you change entirely.
5. TD is rolling out online accounting in a bid for small business accounts
TD shared in a press release last week that they will be introducing TD Online Accounting. This will serve as a new online accounting and paymnent feature. The addition will be made to their small business online platform and will allow business owners to pay their electronic payments and credit cards straight from their TD Bank business checking. This allows the process of making payments to run more efficiently. Banks buying accounting software companies just makes sense.
You can find the full article and all the sources here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2020/08/23/microsoft-is-killing-off-internet-explorerand-other-small-business-tech-news/#242735167d7f
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