I used to use Internet Explorer to manage my store, but not anymore...

[green-gifts-mkd]

Hi, I thought this might be an interesting article to share (it's a quick read):

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140429144402-54592984-7-reasons-not-to-use-internet-ex...

Before I downloaded an alternative browser for managing my eBay store, I experienced daily frustrations online. At first, I thought it was eBay's fault but it gradually became clear that the much-loved (back in the day) IE couldn't cut it anymore. Buying and selling on eBay has been a dream (by comparison) since using a different browser.

Summary of article:

Reason #1 - IE is broken beyond repair. Literally there is no solution.

Reason #2 - You are safer from targeted software viruses by choosing other browsers or using an Apple product.

Reason #3 - Microsoft is a little slow in fixing Internet Explorer bugs.

Reason #4 - IE interprets code differently.

Reason #5 - No automatic updates.

Reason #6 - No synchronization.

Reason #7 - No compatibility.

My aim is not to slam IE, but if you've been experiencing lots of glitches, they aren't always due to eBay's programmers 'tinkering'. Your browser could be the culprit. Cheers 🙂

[twyngwyn]

I used to use IE as well....until I tried Firefox 🙂

[annies_fancy_dress]

I switched to FF around 3 yrs ago because of incessant lag time issues.

I'm still using XP, now defunct and unsupported anyway.

Any one have advise for upgrading to W-7.

[clarry100 · Accepted solution]

We use Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera.

Never use IE for anything.

We just don't encounter the problems we often read about on here.

[amber-eyed-girl · Accepted solution]

Hi everyone.

for the moment, it is strongly advised NOT to use IE at all until a major security flaw is fixed.

this security flaw allows remote access to your PC by a hacker, who can then do pretty much anything to it and with it.

message from Homeland Security this week.

[davewil1964]

I am lucky.

In my first internet incarnation (back in dialup days) I used Netscape Navigator.

When I came back, Firefox was available. I also use Chrome these days. The first thing I do when I get a new FRED is boot up IE and download Firefox. Which is normally the only time I ever use IE.

How dialup? I had the state of the art 33.6k modem.

Not much slower than now, actually. Websites weren't full of cutesy graphics. And the WWW wasn't the main game.

[*crikey*mate*]

what's a FRED?

[davewil1964]

Newbies....

*Insert your own adjective*  Ridiculous Electronic Device.

[*crikey*mate*]

Well, a slate, inkwell or carrier pidgeon are always alternatives.

Spoiler

If you use Carrier Pidgeons, just remember to remind the recipient to open their window.

[davewil1964]

And remind the birds that the 'd' in their description is not a putdown