Chapter 9: Configuring Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer Usability Features Reorganized user interface Instant Search box RSS support Tabbed browsing Pop-up blocker Add-on support Favorites center 2/11

Instant Search Quickly search selected search provider Change default search provider Create custom search provider 3/11

Configuring RSS Really Simple Syndication XML-based technology Subscribe to feeds Feed options –Automatically download attachments –Automatically update feeds 4/11

Configuring Add-ons Add-ons extend functionality of browser Created by third-parties May cause instability Enable or disable add-ons Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) 5/11

Pop-up Blocker Prevents pop-ups from being displayed Selectively enable pop-ups –Information Bar –Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box 6/11

Internet Explorer Security Features Phishing Filter Improved privacy features Security Status Bar Parental controls Protected Mode 7/11

Phishing Filter Prevents malicious websites from masquerading as legitimate websites, such as PayPal, in order to get personal information Automatic website checking Report websites believed to be malicious 8/11

Parental Controls Monitor and restrict computer usage – Internet usage –application usage –enforce time-limits Configured only on standard user accounts Allow list 9/11

Protected Mode Isolated environment Prevents code from being run on system files, unless the user explicitly allows the access Configured on Security tab of Internet Properties dialog box 10/11

Internet Privacy Delete Browsing History –Temporary Internet Files –Cookies –History –Form data –Passwords 11/11