Windows XP will be killed off completely in about a year. That means no upgrades, no support, no security fixes…no nothing. This is fair warning for you XP fans that it is time to move on. You have another year on life support, so make your plans early. My advice is go to Windows 7…stay away from 8.
And what is “Blue”, you ask? No one outside of Redmond knows. Is it Windows 9 or a Service Pack for Windows 8? Or is it much, much more? That is the current speculation. It is an upgrade for many Microsoft products, not just Windows, according to some inside sources. But Microsoft won’t even acknowledge there is something called Blue. Trust me, there is…and while I hate reporting rumors, I just wanted you to know it is out there.
Plenty of other good things in this edition and lots of good information. I suggest you pay special attention to the article on Sandboxie and the 2nd part of the series on home networking. You will not be sorry. So, without any further ado, let’s get it on! - JRC
Researchers discover new global cyber-espionage campaign
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It's time to loosen your cold, dead grip on Windows XP
Nothing suggests that Microsoft will push back its April 8, 2014, endgame for XP. If you haven't already done so, the time to migrate is nigh.
Windows 'Blue' rumors fly fast and furious
Microsoft is saying zip about the rumored next version of Windows. Here's what we know -- or think we know -- about Windows 'Blue'
Security alert: Bogus tech-support phone calls
“Hello. This is Microsoft Tech Support. Your PC has notified us that it has an infection.” The call is a scam — an extremely prevalent one. Here’s how it works and what you need to know to stay out of the trap.
An Introduction and a Quick Guide to Sandboxie
Sandboxie is a unique security product based on the principle of sandboxing. In simple computer terms, a sandbox is an isolated environment for running programs. Sandboxie makes surfing the web really secure and safe: you can always be relaxed and be sure that no malware can infect your system
Home networking explained, Part 2: Optimizing your Wi-Fi network
A second in a series of articles explaining home networking. Here is how to have the best Wi-Fi coverage at home and avoid "dead zones."
Panacea or pariah: Five PC cleanup utilities put to the test
Plenty of those utilities look like scams-search for "improve system performance" and you'll see what I mean. Interspersed among the few useful posts out there are links to a smorgasbord of PC clean-up and optimization utilities; some are worth downloading, but most are not.
Find Information on How To Delete Accounts on Various Sites Quickly and Easily
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Yahoo launches new home page with 'endless' news feed
The new page puts news at the center of the home page's design and allows for full customization based on interests
iTunes U crosses 1 billion downloads—have you used it?
2,500 public courses are available...on practically every topic imaginable. I use it to view lectures I missed at UofA. It is a great tool and most everything is free.
The 100 Best Android Apps of 2013
While our tastes and yours may be different, we think our list is a good starting point. We do our best to keep it fresh and interesting enough that even the most experienced Android user will be able to find something worthwhile.
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