Ex-P

  Are you, or your company still running an old Windows XP computer? Or maybe several? Well, you're asking for trouble my friend. The XP Operating System is no longer supported and chances are really, really high that the machine it is running on will have catastrophic hardware failure soon, very soon.

  And, as manufacturers issue updates to various pieces of software, or their hardware drivers, they are no longer required to make them compatible with your old XP. And an update that is not compatible with your operating system can cause your computer to lock up, or crash.

  But, I am sure that most of you read all of the fine print and compatibility information before you install an update, right? Wait, wait! You don't? Oh my! Well, I guess we do have a problem then, don't we?

  The time has come to kick that old XP computer to the curb, and buy a new one. You're gonna do it now, or do it later. And trust me, it is a whole lot easier to make the transition before your old computer crashes or dies completely! Because, chances are, the hardware in that old computer is 8 to 12 years old, and ready to call it quits any time now. It is time for that old XP computer to become your Ex-P computer.

  And, NO, it is NOT worth upgrading it to the latest operating system! By the time you pay for the operating system upgrade itself, a faster processor, more memory, a bigger hard drive, and maybe a new motherboard, you should just get a new system. 

  And remember to shop local first! A locally made computer will most likely gain you higher quality components, better service, and a better overall experience in the long run. And, no dude, buying a new Hew-Delly computer by mail, or from that Best Buying Mart place, is NOT shopping local. When we truly shop locally, it directly supports our very own local economy. You can make a difference!

What is a Computer Virus?

04/16/2014 - Kirk Caskey

So, what is a computer virus anyway?

In its simplest form, a computer virus is just "software", or a program if you will. It contains what is called "code", or computer "language". Virus software is just like legitimate software, only with a destructive or malicious purpose.

An Ounce of Prevention.

04/16/2014 - Kirk Caskey

The days of easy computer virus removal are all but gone. While some computer virus/malware/adware infections can be cleaned up relatively easily, most require extensive, time consuming effort. The time has come for a more serious look at virus prevention. As the old saying goes; "An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure". And so it is now with computer viruses.

The End is Near!

The End is Near!

For Windows XP that is. Just in case you haven’t heard, on April 8th, 2014, extended support for Windows XP will end. After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide updates & patches for critical security issues. Your computer will not explode! But you will be soon be left with a computer that is even more vulnerable to viruses and hackers. Windows XP is already a security nightmare! And if you have a business, you could find yourself in a bad legal situation because of your failure to provide an adequately secure environment for the data residing on your computer systems. So, now is the time to prepare for life on earth after Windows XP.