Considering Microsoft’s April 8 Windows XP deadline, some of UK’s largest banks are going for extended Windows XP support contracts to keep their systems protected against any kind of virus or hacker…
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Microsoft announces $50 gift card for those who ditch Windows XP
In an attempt to convince Windows XP users switch to a new and upgraded OS before April 8 deadline, Microsoft is offering $50 gift cards to those who buy a new Windows…
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaked online
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is yet to be officially announced publicly and will most likely see the light of the day during Microsoft BUILD 2014, but a version of the operating system…
Windows 8.1 Update 1 RTM signed off
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is said to be releasing in April and new report indicates that this could indeed happen as the RTM (release to manufacturer) version of the latest operating system…
Microsoft to help users migrate away from Windows XP with new data transfer tool
As the Windows XP end of support deadline of April 8 is nearing, Microsoft is trying every bit to make them aware of the approaching deadline and helping them in migrating to…
Chrome OS gets experimental multiprofiles feature
Chrome OS has just got a new experimental multiprofiles features using which users can sign-in and run multiple profiles simultaneously. “People who have multiple profiles or users on their Chrome devices can…
Microsoft to continue supporting Windows XP in China [updated]
Update In a statement to ZDNet, Microsoft has clarified that its statements have been misinterpreted and that it is not treating China any different from the rest of the world. “Microsoft China…
Windows 8.1 overtakes Vista, Mac OS X as Windows XP maintains 29% share
Windows 8.1, after four months of its October 2013 debut, has finally managed to overtake other operating software including Windows Vista and Mac OS X recording a slow, but steady initial growth….
FFIEC warns financial institutions of looming Windows XP deadline
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, US has issued a warning alerting financial institutions that Windows XP’s end of support can lead to a lot of issues affecting not only them but…
Are you at risk from Windows XP Hacks?
Time is running out for users of Windows XP with end of support slated for April 8th, 2014. After this date, Microsoft will cease to provide security patches, regular updates or bug…
Microsoft sold 200 million Windows 8 licenses in 15 months
Head of Marketing at Microsoft Tami Reller has revealed the sales figures for Windows 8 stating that the latest operating system has sold 200 million licenses since its launch 15 months ago….
Microsoft wants you to help your friends, family get off Windows XP
As Windows XP is just 2 months of its death bed, Microsoft is crying out for help of those who may have already abandoned the aging operating system to help their friends…
Windows XP retirement to affect British government bodies says Labour
Microsoft XP is retiring on April 8 and this will not only affect individuals and corporations using the nearly 14 year old operating system, but Britain’s public-sector bodies will be at an…
Symantec: Retail POS at increased attack risk after Windows XP EOL
Symantec has warned that retail point-of-sale (POS) systems, which run on Windows XP embedded or even Windows XP professional in some instances are at an increased risk of attacks after the operating…
Things to do to stay secure post Windows XP end of life
Windows XP April 8, 2014 deadline is just over two months away and there are still over 29 percent systems running the operating system. If you are using one of these systems,…