Just when you thought the Windows XP end-of-life would be the last deadline you’d have to scramble to meet, Microsoft has added a new ultimatum – and this one’s only a month away.
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Keeping up with the latest operating system news is important for staying on top of new patches, updates, and upgrades. Read about what's new in operating systems and how it impacts your organization.
Here we go again: Microsoft sets 1 month deadline for Windows 8.1
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update 1
What happens if you’re still on XP in two weeks?
OK, just for argument’s sake, let’s pretend that not everyone who is reading this hasn’t already switched off of Windows XP. You know, because according to recent surveys, about a quarter of users haven’t. What happens when support ends on April 8?
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Windows XP
Study: Third-party apps account for 75% of vulnerabilities
Many IT pros are focused in on operating systems these days. But a report from Secunia finds the biggest risk lies outside of whichever version of Windows or OS X you might be running.
Filed Under: Applications & Software, In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Operating Systems Tagged With: applications, vulnerabilities
Another OS ends support
You know Windows XP is about to lose support in April. By now, you’ve hopefully made succession plans. But did you know another popular OS – released almost a decade later – has already seen its support end?
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Support, Operating Systems Tagged With: Mac, OS X, snow leopard
All the latest on the Windows 8.1 update
It’s no secret that Windows 8 has been a tough sell for users. And it looks like Microsoft’s doing what it can to try to soften the OS’s unpopular image.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Support, Operating Systems Tagged With: Windows 8.1, Windows 9, XP
Need to stick with XP? 3 options for the end of support
The end of official Windows XP support from Microsoft is now less than nine months away, but many businesses, for various reasons, can”t pry themselves away from the more-than-decade-old OS.
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: applications, Microsoft, support, Windows XP
‘Near-final’ Windows 8.1 build leaked
Most organizations still aren’t sold on Windows 8, and many are waiting for the upcoming Windows 8.1 update before they make up their minds. A recently leaked build might show IT what to expect.
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
5 Windows 8.1 features that may change IT's mind
Microsoft”s latest operating system hasn”t yet caught on with consumers or businesses. But the upcoming Windows 8.1 has a few updates that could change the stance of some organizations.
Filed Under: Operating Systems
How to add the Start menu back into Windows 8
Windows 8 made some big changes to a familiar operating system. But will Microsoft backtrack and add a new Windows 8 Start menu in its next update?
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Blue
Are you ready for the end of Windows XP support?
There’s now less than one year before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows XP support. And by the look of it, many companies could be open to serious security risks when it happens.
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, virtualization, Windows, Windows XP