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Windows 10 Compatibility Mode

Posted on November 12, 2019November 1, 2019 by cynmackley

Does Windows 10 have a compatibility mode? We'll show you how to run old programs on your new PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged compatibility mode, use old apps in Windows 10, Windows 10, windows 10 compatibility mode, windows 7, windows xp1 Comment

The story behind Windows XP Wallpaper

Posted on November 12, 2017November 10, 2017 by cynmackley

The true story behind the iconic Windows XP wallpaper.

Posted in Cool Sites, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged atlas obscura, Bliss, cool sites, coolsites, wallpaper, windows xpLeave a comment

Why didn’t Microsoft build it right in the first place?

Posted on October 6, 2017October 3, 2017 by cynmackley

A reader wants to know why Microsoft just doesn't build Windows right in the first place so they don't need to update the OS.

Posted in Computer Terms, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows life cycle, windows xp1 Comment

Chrome: Enable Missing Read Mode

Posted on July 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to activate distraction-free reading in Google Chrome.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, distill, distilled, distraction, free, Internet, quick tips, read mode, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows xp10 Comments

Microsoft Issues Surprise Security Patches For XP

Posted on June 20, 2017 by cynmackley

Microsoft issues an emergency patch for XP, Vista, and Windows 8. Find out why it was needed and how you can get it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The Internet, Windows 8Tagged emergency security patch, microsoft, windows 8, windows vista, windows xp4 Comments

3 Things You Must Do To Prevent Crippling Ransomware Attacks

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cynmackley

Most crippling ransomware attacks can be prevented. Here's what you need to know.

Posted in Computer Terms, In The News, Security HelpTagged NHS ransomware, online safety, ransomware, security, windows updates, windows vista, windows xp3 Comments

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

Java With Windows XP

Posted on November 19, 2016 by cynmackley

Why you should think twice before attempting to use Java with Windows XP.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged Java, quick tips, safety, security, Windows life cycle, windows xpLeave a comment

Google Dropping Drive Support for XP & Vista

Posted on November 5, 2016 by cynmackley

Why Google is cutting of Drive desktop app support for Windows XP and Vista.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Quick TipsTagged end of drive support, google drive, Google drive desktop app, windows vista, windows xpLeave a 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

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