Google Chrome and IE Tab
Google Chrome is a web browser similar to Internet Explorer and Firefox. The browser is preferred by many over the more commonly used Internet Explorer for personal use due to its superior speed. While it is true that Google Chrome is arguably the fastest web browser available, unfortunately, many websites such as the MLS and Form Simplicity are not compatible with Chrome. We here at Tech Helpline have researched and found a way for this browser to be useful in all aspects. Best of all, we will gladly make these changes for you or assist you with them if you'd like.
IE Tab
IE Tab is an add-on extension for the Chrome browser which allows Internet Explorer's Engine to be used in the currently open tab whenever the IE Tab icon is clicked. This creates a second address bar primarily for Internet Explorer browsing and functions exactly as if you were using Internet Explorer without losing the preferred speed of Chrome, thus allowing you to view your MLS, Form Simplicity, or other normally incompatible websites without opening Internet Explorer.
Installation
Installation is easy and we will gladly assist you over the phone or through our chat system.
To run the tab you currently have open with Internet Explorer's engine, click on the IE Tab button located between the Star on the address bar and the Wrench on the right top of the browser.
IE Tab has a couple of great options to help make life easier. To access them click on the IE Tab icon, then, when the second address bar appears below the first, click on the wrench and screw driver icon.
Auto URLs, IE Compatibility Mode
Auto URLs is an option that allows you to type in a full web address to add to a list, which is then identified to be opened with IE Tab. For example; if you add your MLS website address to this list, any time you visit your MLS it will open with IE Tab, allowing it all the perks of Internet Explorer.
The IE Compatibility Mode option controls which version of Internet Explorer IE Tab is emulating. This is great for some websites that do not work with newer versions of Internet Explorer, such as the MLS, by setting the Compatibility Mode to a prior version of Internet Explorer.
For more information about IE Tab please visit http://www.ietab.net/faq or contact us to assist you in configuring Google Chrome and IE Tab.
Contributions to this article made by Allen Williams, Tech Helpline Analyst
We hope you've found some of this information helpful. And remember, if you need computer or printer advice call Technology Helpline. Our tech support analysts are here to help.
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