Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Sorry for going overboard but the article you mentioned could not convince at all to consider that it is really of that importance to perform an upgrade. While I can see to your point and I can agree that since WinXP is over a decade old, it is definitely the main targeted OS for the malicious people out there, do you not think that it is still all right for those people who wish to do basic stuff such as viewing the news and/or writing texts?While it is true that a good AV and firewall will defend against most threats (no AV is perfect by any means), the fact that many pieces of software have discontinued support for Windows XP introduces a bunch of security exploits. For example, Google Chrome only supports Windows XP up to version 49. We're on version 52 now. XP machines are at an update wall - they're vulnerable to any exploits that are application-specific.
Here's an article from the Newegg blog which illustrates some of the same points: https://blog.neweggbusiness.com/news/10-reasons-upgrade-windows-xp-2015/
In my opinion, the only practical usage of Windows XP at this point in time is on a PC that does not access the Internet at all (which just doesn't happen anymore - everyone has everything connected to the Internet). Any time you surf the web you expose yourself to malicious activity. Usually those still running XP are of a lesser degree of tech "awareness" and may not realize that their old OS is becoming Swiss cheese in terms of security resilience - and have equal amounts of knowledge regarding malware practices.Sorry for going overboard but the article you mentioned could not convince at all to consider that it is really of that importance to perform an upgrade. While I can see to your point and I can agree that since WinXP is over a decade old, it is definitely the main targeted OS for the malicious people out there, do you not think that it is still all right for those people who wish to do basic stuff such as viewing the news and/or writing texts?
Yes, Google decided to pull the trigger to those who thought that XP would last for an eternity but there is still Mozilla Firefox as an alternative. On the other side, I know for a fact that since the end of support for XP some people even replaced specific windows applications with third-party ones in order to remain protected. Even me myself, have replaced Windows Media Player with foobar2000 (I am currently running Win10) which is an enhanced music player from what WMP will ever been. Foobar2000 still supports the dated OS as the same applies to MPC-HC, an alternative to VLC media player. So to put an end to this conversation, are operating systems like Windows XP or Windows 8 with all microsoft update fixes installed safe to use for as long as third-parties are still supporting them? According to your opinion of course.
Again, sorry for taking this too far, I guess that my friends are either too stubborn or too lazy to upgrade; Who knows. They might be better off to Linux Mint instead.
I would like to thank you once more for making things simple. That being said, it's up to them to as if they prefer to remain protected or not!It should be a no-brainer to take an upgrade if it is offered. Staying on legacy hardware and an operating system that is deteriorating more and more as each day passes isn't logical to me.
In my opinion, the only practical usage of Windows XP at this point in time is on a PC that does not access the Internet at all (which just doesn't happen anymore - everyone has everything connected to the Internet). Any time you surf the web you expose yourself to malicious activity. Usually those still running XP are of a lesser degree of tech "awareness" and may not realize that their old OS is becoming Swiss cheese in terms of security resilience - and have equal amounts of knowledge regarding malware practices.
Even though some applications may specifically support XP at this point in time, it's not a surefire alternative. It's like placing a small bandaid on the hull of a damaged ship (pirate analogy, woot). Sure, you might be protected from specific program-exclusive exploits when using that alternative program, but the system is still years behind others in terms of patches and security fixes.
It should be a no-brainer to take an upgrade if it is offered. Staying on legacy hardware and an operating system that is deteriorating more and more as each day passes isn't logical to me.
This is actually not a bad habit to get into. If your system somehow gets infected with malware that tries to perform higher-level tasks that require elevation and you're on an administrative user, it basically gets a VIP pass to do so. If you use a standard account and use the administrative password to fulfill UAC prompts, you're guarded against this as you'll be prompted of the change and asked to confirm with the password.I am curious about one thing, though. Something I have been taught is never to ever use the administrator account for most anything unless utterly necessary. Instead to just memorize the Administrator acct password. Is following that much bigger preventative step than it may seem? I have made it so that the computers in my home (whether I access them or not) are this way for the safety of those close to me. But for home users, many may not feel all the hassle of setting up accounts that seem redundant to them is it worth it? Would they be mistaken?
I personally use McAfee and I've never once had a problem with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.do not click pop up adds 1password is awful due to its dropbox sync easy for hackers to crack i used to use it use malwarebytes if you get virus or avast nortons good but it costs money do not download lots freeware of random site people can add virus to them in code of program a lot of cracks for games or inject put virus on your computer and if you want to keep passwords safe in pass manger use lastpass over all be careful when downloads tons of free stuff onlines chances are it might have a virus
I'd just like to say, I'd NOT recommend Norton or McAfee, as both seem to take an abnormal amount of system resources to run. I'd also not recommend Avast, but it does rank higher in my opinion than Norton and McAfee. I'd have to agree with John's recommendation. Windows defender and Malwarebytes is the way to go, If you're looking for good, and free. I would recommend this combination over any paid consumer-grade antivirus.I personally use McAfee and I've never once had a problem with it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
one should never have multiple antivirus suites running concurrently with one another. More often than not, they'll raise false-positives on one another and generally hog a lot of system resources.
Also, as another tip, NEVER think that you should have to PAY for a service designed to keep you safe. Remember, COMMON SENSE is your first firewall on the Internet. A free application + good Internet surfing skills should protect you in 95% of cases.
Personally, I employ Malwarebytes in addition to Microsoft's built in Windows Defender. It's always good to have an extra line of defense in place.
NEVER contain words in the dictionary