Software Update: Maxthon 1.2.1

Maxthon has updated its Internet Explorer based web browser of the same name to version 1.2.1. Maxthon has a number of extras that are missing in IE, such as surfing using tabs, mouse gestures and a popup and ad blocker. Furthermore, the appearance of the program can be adjusted using skins. Maxthon can be downloaded as combo– or if standard-performance. The difference between the two versions is that the Combo version comes with more plugins and skins. The changelog of this release shows the following changes:

Changes in 1.2.1:

• Auto update RSS feed ( at Add/Edit feed dialog).
• Add new function max_language_id to get current language.
• Add new function max_activex(var security_id, string progID) to create activex object without security limitation.
• Fixed search bar magnifier sometimes disappear problem.
• Fixed sometimes found not popup sidebar under full screen problem.
• Fixed some problems that cause Maxthon stay in memory after close.
• security_id is made more secure.
• Function m2_search_text will need security_id .
• Fixed status bar tooltip misplace problem.

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