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Windows XP and Office 2003 end-of-life support

5/4/2013

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Many companies and businesses around the world, have not yet upgraded from Windows XP and Office 2003. Businesses did not feel the need to upgrade their systems because they have put tremendous pressure on Microsoft to continue supporting an already aged operating system.

However, within the next year, Microsoft will cease to support its longest ever supported operating system (over 12 years). Microsoft has recently released a statement inviting companies to take a leap towards Windows 8 and Office 2013.

As such, it is important for companies to begin the process of transitioning into a more secure operating system as quickly and smoothly as possible. Newer operating systems offer a much more efficient alternative for businesses. Over the past decade, these operating systems have considerably improved the ease of use by employees and IT managers, increasing companies’ productivity. They also have the important advantage of being supported by Microsoft, such as the one Windows 7 or 8 has over Windows XP.

But what do we really mean by saying that an operating system is supported by Microsoft? Well, it basically means that your business will miss out on important updates to its security systems leaving your company unprotected against new threats and threatening its productivity and the company's and employees' sensitive information.

In addition, Windows 8 has an easy-to-use “User Access Control” feature that allows you to control user access and to determine who gets to be a system administrator. In the short term, you will still be able to run Microsoft XP applications as Windows 8 tricks your system into believing that the operating system is still Microsoft XP. However, any newly designed Windows 8 application and will require the newer operating system to be installed.    

Some of the benefits that Windows 8 offer include a much faster system than Windows XP which can in turn maximize productivity and allow for more high-end programs to run smoothly, if we consider that these programs are problematic when they run on older operating systems. Windows 8 has a much quicker power-off speed than any Windows XP machine.

By upgrading to the newer operating systems you will not only protect your company and your employees, but you will also boost productivity. Microsoft’s early announcement of such a decision is actually meant to assist companies begin and successfully complete the transition process with minimal interruption to businesses.

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Home Computing Tip-of-the-Month: "Best Online Downloads for Games"

3/24/2012

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The Windows Operating System offers multiple ways to find and play games online, which makes it easier to enjoy social games, PC game downloads, and many more. Windows is the best bet when attempting to access the top computer games of today including casual games, independent games, and free-to-play games.

Casual Games

If you are looking for fun, intuitive outings that speak to kids and adults alike then casual games are for you. Causal games are appropriate for shot or long-term play. Generally, they are free to play for less than sixty minutes. Many of these casual games can be found on the following sites:

  1. MSN Games
  2. PopCap Games
  3. iWin
  4. Big Fish Games

Independent Games

The independent games are developed and created by small teams of coders, which bring more artistic ideas into the gaming world in the fields of tackle topics, play style, and themes. The top examples of independent games include the following:
  • Minecraft
  • Braid
  • Recettear
  • World of Goo
  • Gemini Rue
Free-to-Play Games

If you are just looking for some games to play on the computer that are completely free then the following game sites might be just what you're looking for:
  • Play Your Game
  • Club Bing
  • Newgrounds
  • Shockwave
  • Kongregate
Have Fun!

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