Microsoft typically supports program releases for about five years, meaning that during that time, Microsoft will provide patches and fixes at no cost to the end user. These include security updates as well as other things. After the five years, called “end of support” or EOS, they will usually offer a limited time of extended support that covers security fixes only (though sometimes it is possible to pay for other
Ebay is the most recent large e-commerce website to be hit by hackers. They did not hack through to an encrypted database, as is often the case, but rather, it appears, hacked into admin accounts, allowing complete access to the system, which makes it less certain what information was actually received. It is advisable to change your password there immediately, and, if you use the same password in other places,
The countdown to the end of Windows XP support expired a few weeks ago. If you hung on to XP despite all advice to the contrary, there’s a good reason to make changing a priority now. Microsoft released a security report on Saturday that explains there is a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, versions 6 through 11, that makes it possible for hackers to gain remote access to your computer if
If you use wi-fi, make sure your password is secure! There is a new virus that moves through wi-fi networks in a manner similar to human viruses spreading among people. The virus, dubbed ‘Chameleon,’ is wreaking havoc on networks with insecure passwords.
Did you get Windows 8 and then realize you have no idea how to navigate? Do you want to have your Start button and other menus back? That’s where Classic Shell comes in. With this little software program, you can have Windows 8 that works more like previous versions of Windows. If you need help getting it set up on your computer, give us a call!