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Let Windows run that update
Let Windows run that update

Let Windows run that update

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00May 11th, 2017|Cybercrime prevention, Technology, Windows|

If your Windows computer has bugged you about restarting to apply an update, here is why you should not delay doing so.

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Your default Windows user account is the single biggest threat to your computer
Your default Windows user account is the single biggest threat to your computer

Your default Windows user account is the single biggest threat to your computer

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:11:51-05:00June 1st, 2016|Cybercrime prevention, Technology, Windows|

Default user accounts in Windows have administrative-level access. That's fine, it's quite necessary. It is also the number one reason that hackers can compromise Windows computers, installing malware and viruses. Here's how to create alternative accounts and strengthen your personal security.

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Windows 7 mainstream support has ended – what you need to know

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 23rd, 2015|Technology|

Windows 7 has reached a milestone in its lifecycle and moves from mainstream support to extended support. Should you panic? Nope. Install security updates and hunker down for Windows 10.

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Microsoft to Windows 7 phone users – no Skype for you
Microsoft to Windows 7 phone users – no Skype for you

Microsoft to Windows 7 phone users – no Skype for you

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:23:18-05:00August 9th, 2014|Technology|

Microsoft has announced that it is discontinuing all support for Skype on Windows 7 phones. Within a few weeks the app will simply stop working. Microsoft claims that Windows 7 won't support the newest features and provide the quality, reliability, and security of the new Skype.

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Countdown to Zero-Day for Windows XP
Countdown to Zero-Day for Windows XP

Countdown to Zero-Day for Windows XP

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:26:32-05:00March 27th, 2014|Technology|

Microsoft will no longer provide security patches and updates for Windows XP after April 8. The aging operating system is obsolete, and users who still have XP need to upgrade—or face an increasing risk of exposure to malware and viruses. Learn more about the options you might have for upgrading your software, or purchasing a new computer. Microsoft is offering a $100 discount on selected new devices through June 15, 2014.

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