Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

On April 8, 2014 Microsoft will stop issuing patches and security updates for Windows XP and Office 2003. Anti-virus software will also not be able to fully protect you once Windows XP itself is unsupported." Within the last year there have been 10 security bulletins affecting Office 2003 , five of which are rated critical.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2014

Now that it's time to upgrade from Windows XP (it’s retires in early April 2014), you may well be wondering how much of your current software and hardware will work on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Find out why it’s really and truly time to upgrade in my recent Get Ready for the End of Windows XP Support.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Each Windows 8 device comes with a ready-to-use Windows Live SkyDrive account, where you can access and store your documents and other files. Windows 8 now has Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software integrated in the OS. Microsoft is planning to end its support for Windows XP and also Office 2003 in 2014. Fremake.com.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2012

Plus, our refurbished computers now come with Microsoft Office 2007 Basic (RCI computers previously featured Office 2003). This means you just need to unpack, plug in, start up, and you’re ready to go.

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