14.The Component Object Model (COM) technology is used extensively in Internet
Explorer. It allows third parties to add functionality via Browser Helper
Objects (BHO); and allows websites to offer rich content via ActiveX. As
these objects can have the same privileges as the browser itself
(in certain situations), there is a concern over security. Recent versions
of Internet Explorer provide an Add-on Manager for controlling ActiveX c
ontrols and Browser Helper Objects and a "No Add-Ons" version (Under
Programs/Accessories/System Tools).
