Why You Need to Update Your Browsers


Website Compatibility

Just like software, new website technologies are often only supported by newer browsers. As businesses update their websites utilizing these new web technologies, older browsers will not function properly and may not be able to display parts of the website. Therefore, if you aren't running the latest version of your web browser, you're probably missing out on some of the latest features.

Security

Hackers are producing viruses a lightning speed so keeping your browser up to date limits your risk of attack. Vulnerable browsers may also facilitate the download of spyware that can capture passwords, permit the download of key logging software, which could record and transmit any data that you type, or even turn your computer into a "bot" used to participate in "denial of service" attacks against other websites. Therefore, it is important to not let your browser be the weak link in your efforts to secure your computer.

Browsing Experience

Newer browser versions are equipped with the resources that help improve the look and functionality of the website you’re visiting. Older browser versions do not perform these tasks with the same speed as newer browsers. This makes your experience on the web slower and can sometimes cause your browser to crash.  


Preferred Settings


Mozilla Firefox version 68 or higher

Google Chrome 71 or higher

Apple Safari 12 or higher


How to check your Browser Version


Microsoft Internet Explorer

Due to Identity and Access Management (IAM) integration we no longer support any version Microsoft Explorer. Do not use Microsoft Internet Explorer.


Microsoft Edge

  1. Click on the Main Menu represented by three dots in the upper right corner of the window.
  2. Click Settings from the drop-down menu.
  3. On the left side of the window, click About Microsoft Edge, to display your current version.



Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click on the Main Menu represented by three dashes in the upper right corner of the window.
  2. Click on Options from the drop-down menu
  3. On the left side of the window, click General.
  4. Scroll down to Firefox Updates to display your current version.


Google Chrome

  1. Click on the Main Menu represented by three dots in the upper right corner of the window.
  2. Click Settings from the drop-down menu
  3. On the left side of the window, click About Chrome to display your current version.


Apple Safari

  1. Click on Safari in the top left-hand corner of your screen.
  2. Click About Safari from the drop-down menu
  3. A pop-up widow will display in the center of the screen displaying your current version.


How to Update your Browsers


Contact your system administrator to have your browser updated. Your browser is being managed by your system administrator. The attached document PeopleSoft IT Readiness Preferences - 20210911.pdf is used as a reference guide for your system administrator. It lists the current versions and settings under Software Requirements > Browser and Browser Settings. When contacting your system administrator, please provide them with this technical specifications document.


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