Internet Explorer Community Columns

Here are you'll find articles written by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) who are active in the Internet Explorer user community online. Browse these articles and find how-tos from the basic to the advanced and get the most from Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.

(June 29, 2006) Making Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Your Own: The Basics

Master the basic features of Internet Explorer 7 with columnist Mark Walker: set a home page, accumulate favorites, and subscribe to RSS feeds.

(June 20, 2006) Windows Internet Explorer 7 Toolbar: It's Your Option

Columnist Mark Walker explains how to customize your browser toolbar to suit your personal taste and improve your productivity.

(June 9, 2006) Getting back to basics: Stuff you wanted to know about Internet Explorer but were too shy to ask

MVP Sandi Hardmeier discusses what every user should know about the basic features of Internet Explorer.

(June 2, 2006) Phishers Begone

MVP Sandi Hardmeier provides insights into phishing and the Phishing Filter, a new tool in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.

(May 26, 2006) RSS-a whole new way to communicate

MVP Sandi Hardmeier showcases how Internet Explorer 7 can make Web feeds easily accessible to everyone.

(April 27, 2006) Adapting to the brave new world of Internet Explorer 7

MVP Sandi Hardmeier reveals issues that users may experience on Web sites that are not optimized for Internet Explorer 7.

(February 24, 2006) I'm not pulling your leg, honest

MVP Sandi Hardmeier delves into identifying and explaining the truth behind six of today's most powerful Internet myths—and offers up some recommendations on where to look to find the correct information that you need.

(February 24, 2006) Blogging 101

MVP Sandi Hardmeier turns her spotlight on blogs, discussing blogging from inception to publication, and offers up some tips and tricks for novice bloggers.

(February 7, 2006) "Honey, I shrunk the webpage"

Take a tour of Internet Explorer 7 with MVP Sandi Hardmeier as she introduces you to printing advances sure to please and a fancy new feature called Zoom.

(February 7, 2006) Making the most of your time: Intelligent browsing with Internet Explorer 7

Columnist Mark Walker shares some Internet tips and tricks on finding what you want online and discusses the advantages of using Tabs and RSS.

(December 30, 2005) Drive-by downloads: Stealthy downloads and Internet Explorer's new defense against them

Columnist Mark Walker examines the threat to Internet users posed by drive-by downloads and gives some suggestions on protecting your computer.

(December 30, 2005) Think you're infected with malware? Check the common symptoms and take action

MVP Sandi Hardmeier explores the different issues that can arise with the use of Internet Explorer and gives suggestions on actions to take to fight back.

(December 5, 2005) Internet Explorer 7: Security gets an upgrade

Columnist Mark Walker talks about the security enhancements and upgrades that are a part of Internet Explorer 7.

(December 5, 2005) Supercharge your surfing with tabbed browsing

MVP Sandi Hardmeier guides you through working with tabbed browsing and its various features as it appears in Beta 1 of Internet Explorer 7.

(November 10, 2005) The Phishing Filter: Fighting the Modern Day Con Artist

MVP Sandi Hardmeier introduces you to the Phishing Filter, a new weapon in the fight against Phishing, available in Internet Explorer 7.

(November 10, 2005) RSS: An Information Revolution

MVP Sandi Hardmeier explains what RSS is and explores the evolution of RSS in accordance with the current and upcoming versions of Internet Explorer.

(September 22, 2005) Improvements in Windows XP SP2: How Internet Explorer is safer under the hood in XP SP2

MVP Sandi Hardmeier appraises changes in Internet Explorer with Windows XP SP2 that are not obvious to the end-user, but instead work in the background to reduce risk when surfing the Web.

(September 22, 2005) Technology and the Internet

MVP Sandi Hardmeier discusses the changes and advancements that have developed in the technology field since Internet Explorer was first introduced 10 years ago.

(August 25, 2005) The History of Internet Explorer

MVP Sandi Hardmeier examines the history of Internet Explorer and looks forward with Internet Explorer 7.

(August 25, 2005) Controlling Junk Mail in Outlook Express

MVP Tom Koch explains some basic strategies you can use to control junk mail in Outlook Express.

(July 26, 2005) Outlook Express and Outlook

MVP Tom Koch explains the differences between Outlook and Outlook Express.

(July 26, 2005) Rev it up: Rediscover your PC's youth

MVP Sandi Hardmeier shows how to keep your PC running faster and more efficiently.

(June 21, 2005) Top ten countdown in Outlook Express

MVP Tom Koch gives us answers to the top ten questions asked by Outlook Express users.

(June 21, 2005) It's not always malware: How to fix the top 10 Internet Explorer issues

MVP Sandi Hardmeier describes how to fix issues some Internet Explorer users might run into.

(May 23, 2005) An Outlook Express basic repair kit

MVP Tom Koch gives step-by-step instructions for repairing the causes of "funny" behavior in Outlook Express.

(May 23, 2005) How to control which browser is "Head Honcho" on your PC

MVP Sandi Hardmeier shows how to swap between different default Web browsers.

(April 26, 2005) Get More from the Favorites and History Features

MVP Sandi Hardmeier gives an in-depth description of how to use the Favorites and History features to get more from Internet Explorer.

(April 26, 2005) Outlook Express Newsgroups 101

MVP Tom Koch gets to the basics of newsgroups, describing the different kinds, how to set up your account, and how to behave once you get there.

(March 22, 2005) Bug busting: Getting Rid of Spyware

Sandi Hardmeier guides you through some steps that will increase your chances of successfully cleaning your computer of spyware.

(March 22, 2005) Mastering Newsgroups in Outlook Express

MVP Tom Koch advises how to use Outlook Express features to make working and playing in newsgroups faster, easier, and more productive.

(March 22, 2005) Malware: Help prevent the Infection

MVP Sandi Hardmeier discusses the different types of malware and how you can help prevent them from hurting your computer.

(February 17, 2005) Set Up Mail Servers in Outlook Express

MVP Tom Koch talks about the different kinds of mail servers and how to set them up in Outlook Express.

(January 24, 2005) Using Passwords in Outlook Express

Tom Koch describes best practices for choosing a password, how to configure Outlook Express to remember your passwords, and what to do if Outlook Express forgets them.

(January 24, 2005) Personalize Your Browser

Sandi Hardmeier explores some of the ways that Internet Explorer can be tweaked to suit your style of Web surfing.

(December 16, 2004) Adware and Bad Things it Does

MVP Sandi Hardmeier defines and discusses the different types of "malware," including "adware," and what they can do to your computer.

(December 16, 2004) A Multitude of Multiples: Using Outlook Express with Multiple E-mail Addresses, Multiple Accounts, and Multiple Identities

MVP Tom Koch explains the many options Outlook Express users have for managing their e-mail accounts.

(November 18, 2004) The Other E-Mail Threat: File Corruption in Outlook Express

Tom Koch talks about e-mail file corruption, the causes, how to avoid it, and how to recover messages if it occurs.

(November 18, 2004) Internet Explorer Add-ons: Toys and Tools

Sandi Hardmeier reviews some of the fun and useful features of browser add-ons for Internet Explorer.

(November 8, 2004) Help Protect Yourself from Online Crime

Sandi Hardmeier describes a type of online fraud called "phishing" and gives tips on how to help protect yourself from their harmful effects.

(October 21, 2004) Outlook Express and Windows XP SP2: Several Problems or Superior Protection?

Tom Koch explains how the enhancements in Windows XP SP2 help Outlook Express handle e-mail attachments more safely.

(August 25, 2004) Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2

Barb Bowman details the enhanced security structures that make for safer computing, including safer e-mail handling and Internet browsing.

(February 2, 2004) Communicate with Outlook Express 6 in Windows XP

Columnist Joli Ballew introduces Outlook Express 6 and offers advanced tips for communicating with coworkers, friends, and family.