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No USB Printer Port? No Problem

Posted on March 9, 2015 by cynmackley

Still have an old LaserJet that works but won't connect to your new computer? Find out how to keep using it!

Posted in Hardware & PeripheralsTagged HP, laserjet, parallel printer, pavilion, USB, 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

Bug Targets VLC Player On XP

Posted on January 27, 2015 by cynmackley

VLC Player users beware! A new bug targets the player on Windows XP systems.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged security, VLC media player, windows xpLeave 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

In The News 12-12-14

Posted on December 11, 2014 by cynmackley

In The News 12-12-14 Windows 8 rises as XP share falls, goodbye to Clip Art and new movies pirated after a Sony hack.

Posted in In The NewsTagged clip art, hacking, in the news, Office online, pirated movies, Windows 8.1, windows xpLeave a comment

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

How Do I Get Files Out Of The Prefetch Folder?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by cynmackley

This tip explains how to take ownership of files to move them out of the Prefetch folder in Windows XP.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk ManagementTagged access denied, administrator rights, prefetch, prefetch folder, 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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