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. Despite...
View ArticleWindows 8 is picking up: But XP’s still hanging around
Everyone knows by now that Windows XP support is going away in a few short months. But that doesn’t mean everybody is doing something about it yet. The latest figures by Net Applications show that the...
View ArticleMicrosoft gives a small break to Windows XP shops
For those shops that aren’t completely off Windows XP yet, two pieces of almost-good news: One, you’re definitely not alone, and two, Microsoft is extending some security programs before end-of-life...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticlePatch 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. Technically, XP has been vulnerable to...
View ArticleNavy paying tens of millions to keep Windows XP afloat
Far too many organizations are still clinging to Windows XP machines – including a branch of the U.S. military. Reports show that the U.S. Navy will pay $9.1 million to continue to receive patches and...
View ArticleOutdated servers are abundant
The end of Windows Server 2003 didn’t get nearly as much attention as that of XP – either from the media or IT pros. Recent data from Netcraft finds that hundreds of thousands of web-facing computers...
View ArticleOutdated equipment could be putting you at risk
Most companies know they’re taking a big risk when they use equipment beyond its end of support. But for many it’s an unfortunate reality that they won’t have the money to replace it anytime soon....
View ArticleWindows 7 actually gaining market share
So much for Windows 10 replacing all other versions. Last month, the somewhat-soon-to-be outdated version of Microsoft’s operating system gained user share. This information comes from ComputerWorld...
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Why hasn’t XP been killed yet?
It took a recent global attack to realize many companies are still running outdated, vulnerable software. We’re looking at you, XP users, who still make up some 6% of the market share for desktop...
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