OpenInternetExplorer

OpenInternetExplorer is a tiny console utility that can especially useful for developers and IT professionals who need to run tests of various apps and webpages in Internet Explorer. Surprisingly, there are still plenty of users out there that prefer this particular browser and hence, the tool could lend a hand with making sure that the apps or webpages are still functional in this environment.

The idea behind the tool is to enable you to open a specific website or web page in Internet Explorer without having to actually open the browser and manually navigate to the desired section. Simply put, thanks to the tool, you can simply specify the desired URL as a command line argument. Once entered, a new instance of the browser will pop up to the desired page.

While it may not seem like much, the truth is that it can save you a lot of hassle if you need to check on a web page very frequently. It solely works with one browser, Internet Explore, but it would have been nice if it enabled you to do testing with other browsers as well.

The tool can help IT professionals save a lot of time and energy, especially if they are working on improving web applications that rely on Internet Explorer to work properly. Since you no longer need to open, type the address and wait for it to load so that you can check, it can help streamline your workflow in the long run.

OpenInternetExplorer appears to be a tool that addresses a particular audience who typically works and tests technologies. If you are looking for a quick way to open a webpage or web app to make sure it still works with your latest updates, then perhaps you can consider giving this tool a try.