8 Reasons Why CIOs Shouldn’t Race to Windows 8
With Windows XP facing end-of-life and the Windows 8 preview in the public’s hands, enterprises are considering a radical move: skipping two versions of Windows. Migration will be a very hot topic in...
View ArticleGroup wants old computers to update and give to others
The Alexandria area is among 10 Greater Minnesota communities that’s been selected to distribute 75 to 100 free computers to low-income families. PCs for People, a non-profit corporation based in St....
View ArticleAged Windows XP Costs 5x More to Manage than Windows 7
Microsoft yesterday added ammunition to its increasingly aggressive battle to get users off the nearly-11-year-old Windows XP by citing a company-sponsored report that claims annual support costs for...
View ArticlePlan ahead for 2014 ‘retirement’ of Windows XP
Do you remember what you were doing on October 25, 2001? No? Me neither. But I do know that was the day Windows XP first became available for purchase. That is a long time ago for people. This was...
View ArticleWindows XP Deadline Puts Pressure on Schools
Microsoft’s plans to end support for Windows XP, believed to be the dominant computer operating system in K-12 education, could pose big technological and financial challenges for districts nationwide—...
View ArticleThe Coming Windows XP Apocalypse
The clock is ticking. In April 2014, just 8 months from now, Microsoft will finally stop supporting Windows XP, an OS that was released 12 years and three major Windows releases ago. But here’s a...
View ArticleMicrosoft is slowly but surely killing Windows XP
Windows XP is on its last legs as Microsoft has issued a 90-day countdown to end future support for the popular operating system, along with Office 2003. This move opens up users to potential security...
View ArticleAnti-Virus Protection for Windows XP Ends
The end is near for Microsoft’s widely used operating system, Windows XP. April 8 — the long-awaited end-of-support date for the 12-year-old OS — shouldn’t take most users by surprise. However, another...
View ArticleMicrosoft wants you to tell your friends to upgrade from Windows XP
Know a friend who’s still running Windows XP on their computer? Well, then you’re the right person to tell them to upgrade. At least, that’s the hope in Microsoft’s latest strategy to help wean users...
View ArticleWindows XP logging off
For the last 12 years, Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system has been one of the most popular in the world allowing users to surf the web, send and receive emails, write reports, store and edit...
View ArticleATMs at risk of hacking and viruses as Windows XP support ends
In less than a month, most of the world’s ATMs and a large portion of its computer-based industrial control systems will become a lot more vulnerable to hackers and viruses. On April 8th, Microsoft...
View ArticleWith end of Windows XP near, Linux might be worth a look
Switching operating systems is no small matter, but I’ve had quite a few questions in the last few months about Linux as an alternative to Windows XP or even Windows 8. Linux is a free, open source way...
View ArticleHow to Move On After Windows XP Without Giving Up Your PC
On April 8th, Microsoft will officially cut off support, service, and security updates for Windows XP. It’s been a long time coming, but depending on where you stand, it’s either overdue or absolute...
View ArticleMicrosoft warns against hack that allows Windows XP updates
Microsoft has warned against using a hack that enables Windows XP to continue to receive security updates even though Microsoft officially ended support for the operating system in April. A “simple...
View ArticleComplete Solution for Windows XP to Windows 8 Upgrade offered by EaseUS Software
EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data security and storage management software, offers new data migration software that satisfies users’ requirements and gains lots of acclaim. Many users chose...
View ArticleIf You’re Still Using Windows XP Your Company Is at Risk
In April 2014, Microsoft withdrew support for its popular 12-year old operating system, Windows XP. At that time, approximately 430-million personal computers were still running XP. According to...
View ArticleLow-cost virtual desktop tech eases Windows XP upgrade
School districts with little budget to upgrade PCs to Windows 7 or 8.1 must explore alternatives, and for one school district, desktop virtualization has passed with flying colors. Pana Community...
View ArticleWindows Xp Upgraders Boost Pc Market
Global sales of devices such as PCs and smartphones are predicted to reach 2.4 billion units this year, a 4.2% increase from 2013. “2014 will be marked by a relative revival of the global PC market,”...
View ArticleWindows XP Helps PC Sales
The predicted sales of computing gadgets for 2014 point unsurprising trends, with one important exception. Windows XP has undeniably dominated the desktop and laptop OS market share for a very long...
View ArticleWindows Xp Usage Plummets 7%
The number of users on Windows XP dropped in October, with Windows 8.1 usage moving closer to overtaking the 13-year-old operating system in terms of market share. During last month, Windows XP usage...
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