Basic Changes To Make In Your Internet Explorer Options
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Optimizing Your Internet Explorer Settings
Introduction
Most computers come with Internet Explorer pre-installed using Microsoft's default settings. While these default settings might be dubbed "recommended," they aren't always tailored for everyone's needs. In this guide, we'll walk you through customizing these settings to better suit your preferences.
Getting Started
Before we dive in, open a new browser window. Click on "Tools" and then select "Internet Options" to begin.
General Tab
Set Your Home Page:
Here, you can choose a default page that opens whenever you launch Internet Explorer. Enter a URL of your choice, apply the changes, and ensure a familiar start every time you go online.
Delete Cookies:
Cookies store login information for websites. Deleting them means you'll need to re-enter credentials on your next visit. Consider which sites you want to remain logged into before clearing them.
Delete Files:
Temporary files speed up browsing by storing data. Regularly deleting can free up space and may improve performance.
Settings:
Manage how often Internet Explorer checks for updated content on pages:
- Every Visit: Checks every time you visit a page, which could slow loading times.
- Every Time I Open Internet Explorer: Checks only on your first visit each session.
- Automatically (Recommended): Lets Internet Explorer decide.
- Never: Always loads the cached version.
For most, "Automatically" or "Never" is ideal. Use "Shift + Refresh" to manually check for updates.
Temporary Internet Files Storage:
5-20MB is usually sufficient. Internet Explorer may adjust this as needed.
History:
Adjust how long your browsing history is retained. Consider shorter durations for shared computers. Remember, clearing history isn’t foolproof?"advanced users can retrieve it.
Security Tab
Set the overall security level to "Medium" for a balanced approach. Dive into custom settings only if you're confident; otherwise, leave as is. Use the "Trusted Sites" and "Restricted Sites" options to manage specific site access.
Privacy Tab
Adjust privacy settings with care:
- Set to "Medium" for general use.
- Use "Advanced" settings to manually control cookies. Blocking third-party cookies can reduce tracking from external sites.
Content Tab
Modify settings here if required:
- Enable content advisor to filter specific content like language and violence using sliders.
- Manage approved sites that bypass your content restrictions.
Connections and Programs Tabs
If your internet connection works, your settings here are likely optimal. In the "Programs" tab, choose default applications for various tasks, such as email or web browsing.
Advanced Tab
Most options can remain as default:
- Avoid enabling script error notifications to prevent frequent pop-ups.
- Choose whether you want notifications for completed downloads.
- Customize link underlining and choices for Autocomplete based on personal preference.
Conclusion
These adjustments are designed to enhance your Internet Explorer experience by tailoring it to your needs, rather than relying on Microsoft's generalized defaults. Explore each option and decide what's best for you.
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