Aug 19, 2014 | Operating Systems
Upon its release, Windows 8 proved controversial. Desktop and laptop users lamented the disappearance of the Start menu and disliked the new touchscreen-orientated interface. However, Windows 8.1 introduced a host of changes, including several new personalization...
May 13, 2014 | Operating Systems
This past April 8th of 2014, Windows XP has officially reach its end of life as per the Microsoft Windows lifecycle factsheet. At that point, Microsoft ended support for Windows XP with patches, bug fixes, security updates, or any kind of technical assistance except...
Apr 15, 2014 | Operating Systems
When first released, Windows Server 2003 offered the best scalability, performance, and security. In fact, many businesses still rely on it today. However, Microsoft plans to end all support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015. Many third-party hardware and software...
Apr 15, 2014 | Operating Systems
Companies still running Windows XP on their corporate workstations should know the significance of April 8, 2014. That is because April 8 is the last day that Microsoft will provide any kind of support for Windows XP. Small business that haven’t made the jump to...
Aug 15, 2013 | Operating Systems
I wanted to inform you that Microsoft just released their August 2013 security patches yesterday. Even though your machines may be configured to download and install them automatically, it is always good to double check and make sure. If you are one of my managed...
Nov 8, 2012 | Operating Systems
11 years ago, in 2001, Microsoft introduced one of their most solid operating systems — Windows XP. They ended up releasing a Support Lifecycle policy so that there was more transparency and predictability for support of Microsoft operating systems and for other...
