If you’re still using Internet Explorer 11, Google Meet is leaving you soon
Switching to a modern browser will soon be the only option for Meet users
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AlthoughInternet Explorer 11will be officially retired next June, more and more online services are dropping support forMicrosoft’s legacy browser with the latest beingGoogle Meet.
WhileGoogleended support for IE 11 in Docs, Sheets, Slides and otherGoogle Workspaceapps back in March of this year, the search giant has put off ending support for the browser in itsvideo conferencing software.
Now though, in a newblog post, Google has announced that Google Meet users will no longer be able to access the service using IE 11 beginning on August 17.
Ending support for IE11
To avoid disruption, Google is recommending that all Meet users make the switch from IE11 to either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,AppleSafarior Microsoft Edge ahead of August 17 which falls on a Tuesday.
It’s worth noting that support forMicrosoft 365 appssuch as Word, PowerPoint and Excel will also end on the same day and just like Google, Microsoft is recommending that users switch to a modernbrowserto continue using the service.
Despite the fact that both Google and Microsoft are ending support for IE11 in their most popular apps and services, the browser won’t be officially retired until June 22 of next year. Although you won’t be able to use many online services includingWordPress, the browser will still technically work but with limited access.
If you still need to access some Internet Explorer-based websites, don’t worry as you can do so using Edge’s built-inInternet Explorer mode.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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