Week Eight

Configuring Internet Explorer

On most web browsers you can set the default font size, choose whether to display graphics, and adjust many other settings. Using Internet Explorer (IE) you will find configuration tools under Internet Options in the Control Panel or under the Tools menu on Internet Explorer. When the Internet Options applet is launched there are seven tabs along the top: General, Security, Privacy, Content, Connections, Programs, and Advanced.

The General tab controls the most basic features of Internet Explorer: the home page, browsing history, and tab settings. The Security tab enables you to set how severely IE safeguards your Web browsing. Each setting can be adjusted for a particular zone: Internet, Local intranet, Trusted sites, and Restricted zones. Once you have picked a zone to control, you can set IE's security level.

The Privacy tab controls privacy matters such as cookies and pop-ups. You can choose to block everything on the highest setting, or block nothing on the lowest setting.

The Content tab controls what your browser will and will not display. It uses a Content Advisor which uses ratings that consider language, gambling, and more. You can also adjust the AutoComplete feature which fills in web addresses under this tab.

The Connections tab allows you to set up your connection to the internet, connect to a VPN, configure a proxy server, or adjust LAN settings.

The Programs tab contains settings for your default web browser, any add-ons you may use, and how other programs deal with HTML files and email messages.

The Advanced tab contains a lot of different options that you can check or uncheck with a box, including: accessibility, browsing, international, and security settings.

Source:
Meyers, M. (2012). All-in-one CompTIA A certification exam guide: (exams 220-801 & 220-802). New York: McGraw-Hill.