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End of XP

Can I Use A Kindle With My Offline XP Computer?

Posted on March 30, 2014 by cynmackley

Can a Kindle Fire make up for an XP computer not being able to go online for security purposes?

Posted in File & Disk Management, UncategorizedTagged android, End of XP, Kindle Fire tablets, Window XP lifecycleLeave a comment

In The News 03-28-2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by cynmackley

In The News for 3-28-2014: Sprint expands LTE service, Microsoft offers $50 bucks to switch from XP and YouTube plans kid-friendly channel.

Posted in In The News, UncategorizedTagged End of XP, in the news, microsoft, Sprint, videos, youtubeLeave a comment

XP Computers 6 Times More Likely To Be Attacked

Posted on March 25, 2014 by cynmackley

XP computers are 6 times more likely to be attacked than Windows 7 machines. The CEO of AVAST Security issues a warning about the dangers of using XP.

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged End of XP, microsoft, windows, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

XP – Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Posted on March 24, 2014 by cynmackley

We get a lot of angry letters from people who aren't planning on giving up XP.

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

Can I Upgrade From XP On My Own?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by cynmackley

Olive wants to know if she has everything in place to upgrade from XP to Windows 7 or should she call in a pro?

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged End of XP, upgrades, windows 7, windows xp, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

Does Ubuntu Have A Firewall?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by cynmackley

Joyce wants to know if Linux Ubuntu offers a firewall. We explain in a quick tip.

Posted in Security HelpTagged End of XP, firewall, linux, UbuntuLeave a comment

End Of XP: Don't Be Flip About It

Posted on March 18, 2014 by cynmackley

Pat thinks we don't get how serious the end of XP support is for XP users. We explain why we're being pretty blunt about he situation and what the options are.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged End of XP, microsoft, windows, windows xp, xp, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

Is A Chromebook A Good XP Replacement?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by cynmackley

Can XP be replaced with the Chrome operating system? It depends on what you mean by replaced.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged chromebook, End of XP, google, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

Security Essentials Will Bug XP Users To Upgrade

Posted on March 15, 2014 by cynmackley

Microsoft has a stern warning for Security Essentials users still running XP.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged End of XP, windows xp, XP lifecycleLeave a comment

Running a Dual Boot with Ubuntu and XP

Posted on March 8, 2014 by cynmackley

A way to safely run XP without losing your Internet access. How a dual-boot with Ubuntu makes it possible.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk ManagementTagged dual boot, End of XP, Linux Ubuntu, windows xp, XP lifecycle7 Comments

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