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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

Readers Speak Out : What OS Are You Using?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by cynmackley

We break down our readers preferred operating systems and find that they stand out from the crowd.

Posted in Computer TermsTagged linux, most popular OS, Operating Sytem, OS, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.1, windows vista, windows xp2 Comments

Chrome Ends Support For XP, Vista, Older OS X Versions

Posted on April 20, 2016 by cynmackley

With the latest update to Chrome, Google is ending support for several operating systems.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged browsers, Chrome ends support, Google Chrome, os x, windows vista, windows xp2 Comments

Windows 7 Is Still Top Operating System

Posted on April 19, 2016 by cynmackley

Windows 7 still rules the roost, but Windows 10 is coming on strong.

Posted in Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged linux, mac, most popular operating systems, operating systems, os x, Windows 10, windows 7, windows vista, windows xpLeave a comment

Windows 10 On An XP PC?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by cynmackley

Can Windows 10 run on an XP PC? Yes, but there are some catches.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged quick tips, upgrade XP to Windows 10, Windows 10, windows xpLeave a comment

How Long Will Windows 7 Last?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by cynmackley

How long until Microsoft pulls the security support plug on Windows 7? We look at the support lifecycle and how to extend it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, support lifecycle, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows vista, windows xp3 Comments

Wiping A Hard Drive to Upgrade

Posted on December 8, 2015 by cynmackley

Can you wipe your hard drive to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8? Yes, but you may not need to.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., MS Office Help, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged hard drive, magical jellybean, Windows 10, windows 8, windows xp, wipe3 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

In The News 04-24-15

Posted on April 23, 2015 by cynmackley

In The News 04-24-15: XP still ahead of Windows 8, a teen arrested for changing a teacher's desktop background and Apple Watch launches big.

Posted in In The NewsTagged Apple Watch, in the news, windows xpLeave a comment

XP Programs in 7

Posted on April 22, 2015 by cynmackley

Can you run your XP programs in 7? The answer is yes and no. Read on!

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, windows xp5 Comments

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