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End of XP

Taxes On An XP Machine

Posted on January 17, 2017 by cynmackley

Is there a way to prep your taxes on an XP machine? We check it out.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged End of XP, free tax software, security, taxes, Turbo Tax, Windows lifecycle, windows xp1 Comment

Will I Lose Virtual XP If I Upgrade to Windows 10?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by cynmackley

Can you keep a virtual XP machine in Windows 10? We check it out.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Windows 10Tagged email, End of XP, microsoft, Windows 10, windows 7, windows xpLeave a comment

Is It Over For My OS?

Posted on February 6, 2016 by cynmackley

A long-time reader wants to know what's up with Windows support. We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged End of XP, microsoft, windows, Windows lifecycle, Windows suuport, XP lifecycle4 Comments

In The News 05-01-15

Posted on April 30, 2015 by cynmackley

In The News 05-01-15 Chrome extends XP support, smart pants could keep you from walking into walls and L.A. schools sue over iPad curriculum.

Posted in In The NewsTagged apple, education, End of XP, Google Chrome, ipad, schools, tablets, windows xpLeave a comment

Why Isn't Quicken Backwards Compatible In Windows 8.1?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by cynmackley

Henry fears that if he switches from XP, he'll lose valuable Quicken data, but there could be an easy solution.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged convert Quicken files, End of XP, export Quicken files, Quicken, windows xp, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

I Need To Switch From IE 8 To Firefox

Posted on December 27, 2014 by cynmackley

Norma's running Internet Explorer 8 and wants to upgrade to Firefox to bank online. Why she needs to think about switching more than her browser.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged End of XP, firefox, Internet Explorer 8, windows xp5 Comments

Extended XP Security?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by cynmackley

Is an offer to keep XP safe for $59 bucks a year real? We check it out.

Posted in Security HelpTagged End of XP, microsoft, security, windows xp, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

XP Systems Most Likely Victims Of Botnet Attacks

Posted on November 11, 2014 by cynmackley

Windows XP may be running on less that 25% of systems, but it accounts for 52% of computers infected with botnets.

Posted in Security HelpTagged botnets, End of XP, malware, security, windows xpLeave a comment

Linux Mint – An OS That Could Revive Your Old PC

Posted on November 5, 2014 by cynmackley

We check out Linux Mint, an OS that could help you revive an old PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Software ReviewsTagged End of XP, linux, Linux Mint, migrate, windows, windows xp4 Comments

Radio Station Running XP Hijacked By Hackers

Posted on November 4, 2014 by cynmackley

Three radio stations running on Windows XP were hijacked by hackers demanding money.

Posted in In The News, Security HelpTagged broadcasting, End of XP, hackers, hijacked, radio, ransomware, security, windows xp

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