In the wake of the XP deadline, IT might have thought it had heard the last of Microsoft urging users to update their operating systems immediately. But now one of the newest versions of Windows needs to updated ASAP – or it’ll be left just as vulnerable as XP.
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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.
Microsoft extends support deadline for Windows … But it’s not XP
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems, Special Report Tagged With: Microsoft, Windows 8.1, windows 8.1 update
Patch Tuesday set to become Hack Tuesday
Tuesday, May 13 will mark a big day for the new Microsoft when it releases its first patches since XP’s death. IT and hackers alike will be watching closely.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: security patches, Windows XP
Are mobile users second-class citizens for patches?
Apple recently released a fix for several vulnerabilities with an update to iOS 7. But something about the way those updates were released isn’t sitting right with security-conscious users.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Mobile Technology, Operating Systems Tagged With: Apple, iOS, Mobile Technology, patches
Here we go again: Microsoft sets 1 month deadline for Windows 8.1
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.
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