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Memphis PC Guy
Mike Oyler, the Memphis PC Guy, helps people with the transition from self-professed computer illiterate to informed computer user.Memphis PC Guy was created to help people and businesses with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of maintaining and protecting their computers, while enhancing everyday productivity.Prior to becoming the Memphis PC Guy, Mike spent over 20 years as a systems engineer, network administrator and website developer.Today Mike offers a wide range of computer services – from on-site computer repair & network support, to personalized training and website development.
Homepage: http://www.memphispcguy.com
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Support is ending for some versions of Microsoft Windows
- Support for Windows Vista without any service packs will end on April 13, 2010. If you’re running Windows Vista without any service packs and you’re not ready to upgrade to Windows 7, you should install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2), a free update.
Windows Vista SP2 includes support for new types of hardware and includes all of the updates that have been released since Windows Vista SP1.
Get Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista, it’s free! http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2
- Support for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) will end on July 13, 2010. If you’re running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and you’re not ready to upgrade to Windows 7, you should install More >
Microsoft will no longer support the original Xbox console on Live service
Microsoft has announced it will soon no longer support the original Xbox console on its Live online service.
From 15 April, Microsoft will “discontinue Xbox Live service for original Xbox consoles and games”, according to the software giant’s Major Nelson blog.
The decision will also impact Xbox 360 owners – specifically, those who play old Xbox games on their second-gen consoles over Xbox Live.
Microsoft claimed that it “did not make this decision lightly”, stressing that the move is a necessary step towards “evolving the Live service with new features and experiences that fully harness the power of Xbox 360 and the Xbox More >
Google phasing out Internet Explorer 6… you should too!
The web has evolved in the last ten years, from simple text pages to rich, interactive applications including video and voice. Unfortunately, very old browsers cannot run many of these new features effectively. So to help ensure your business can use the latest, most advanced web apps, we encourage you to update your browsers as soon as possible. There are many choices:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+
Many other companies have already stopped supporting older browsers like Internet Explorer 6.0 as well as browsers that are not supported by their own manufacturers. We’re also going to begin More >
Comcast now providing Free Norton Security
Comcast customers can now get Norton™ Security. It protects your computer, files and identity without slowing you down. Plus, get the award winning OnlineFamily.Norton to safeguard your kids online – $160 dollar value at no additional cost with your Comcast high-speed internet subscription. Visit http://security.comcast.net/ for more information and download links.
Note: After trying Norton 360 for Comcast, I have decided to return to Microsoft Security Essentials.