Windows XP is Abandoned – The End of an Age

8 Apr, 2014 No Comments Bobby Computer Security

Windows 3.1 was my first crush. Windows 95 was a fling. Windows 98 and I, we fooled around a little. Windows ME was a tease. But Windows XP? She was my first love. And now she’s leaving. You may have heard already, but this is officially the last day of

Why You Should Not Download Screensavers

10 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Computer Security

I know screensavers are fun and cute, but they’re also extremely high-risk. They’re frequently used as containers for viruses, spyware and obnoxious advertising that you really don’t want on your computer. These are called Trojans – malicious programs that masquerade as something benign. Don’t be fooled. Just because you don’t

If You’re Still Using Windows XP then You Should Upgrade

3 Jul, 2013 No Comments Bobby Computer Security

April 8, 2014 is the end of support for Windows XP. That means it’s officially joining the ranks of legacy operating systems that will never be updated again. What that means for security is significant. Any holes found in Windows XP after that date will never be patched by Microsoft.

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