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Transferring Files from a PC to a Mac

Posted on March 27, 2014 by cynmackley

The easiest way to transfer files from Windows XP to a Mac computer. Dottie says she's no computer expert and needs all the help she can get. We make it simple.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Mac OSTagged file transfer, mac os, windows xpLeave 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

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

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

The Most Important Tech Tip Of All

Posted on March 8, 2014 by cynmackley

What's the most important tech tip of all? Samantha says she's not tech-savvy, find out why we say she actually has the most important tech skill out there.

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

Will Chrome Or Anything Else Protect XP?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by cynmackley

Bruce wants to know if switching to Google Chrome will protect XP after Microsoft ends support or would it just provide a false sense of security?

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

XP Computer As Video Transfer Station – Copasetic?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by cynmackley

Shayne wants to know if he can still use his XP computer as a video transfer station.

Posted in Hardware & PeripheralsTagged End of XP, video transfer., windows xp, Windows XP lifecycleLeave a comment

Do I Need A Router?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by cynmackley

Victor plans to use his his Windows XP computer strictly offline and wants to know if he needs a router.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged End of XP, router, server, wifi, windows xpLeave a comment

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