Battle of the browser: Microsoft IE 8 RC1 now available for download

Microsoft may have finally answered your browsing prayers. The release of IE 8 RC1 looks to have ironed out a significant portion of the browser’s previous bugs.

If you’re a die-hard IE fan and haven’t switched over to Firefox or Google Chrome in the past, the latest version of IE8 RC1 might finally be the release worth waiting for.
In addition to a cleaned-up and speedier interface, Microsoft have unveiled a number of interesting features including:
- InPrivate Filtering:Acts as phishing filter that doesn’t allow the site you’re visiting to send information to third-party sites without your consent.
- Clickjacking protection: Stops hackers from placing invisible buttons underneath (or on top) of legitimate buttons.
- Integration of Microsoft live mapswith address bar.
- Automatic crash recovery: probably the best feature of the new release. IE finally catches up to Firefox and Google Chrome and remembers your browser tabs for next time after your browser goes on the blink.

Maybe it’s time to give Internet Explorer a second chance?-PCAUTHORITY.com