In a battle, the triremes tried to get close to the enemy ships and if possible crash into them. A trireme was steered by long steering oars at the stern or back of the ship. The captain ordered the ship to steer straight at an enemy ship. Fixed to the front of the trireme was a sharp metal-covered point or ram. When the trireme struck the side of an enemy ship, the ram smashed a hole in the wooden planks.
Here's how to make Internet Explorer your default browser: 1  Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button , and then choose Internet options. 2  Select the Programs tab, and then choose Make default. 3  Select OK, and then close Internet Explorer.
How to Make Internet Explorer Your Default Internet Browser. Two Methods:Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP with Internet Explorer 7 or 8Community Q&A. Firefox, Chrome, and Opera have their place, but sometimes what you need is to make IE your default browser again.