Hi Everyone,

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Just a few notes:

I downloaded the Beta version of Windows 8, and it’s probably great if you have a touch screen.  It’s like a big Apple iPhone.  Still like 7 the best so far.

Also attached a HMDI Video card to my computer and monitor, much better viewing than the VGA (created 1987) or DVI, Mini-DVI, Micro-DV (created 1999)

The HMDI is the way of the future.  For now.

For Security Reasons, Please Change your passwords every 60-90 days, a lot of you have been getting your email accounts hacked into, so to abed the from happening change it.  But be sure and write them down.   Too many of you have been forgetting them.  Which reminds me?  If you get (steal) a computer or a family member passes and you need to get into the computer that has a password on it, I have a disk that can take care of the password at boot up issue!

If you haven’t had your computer cleaned and updated the last time I sent out a mass email about keeping it in shape, then you better now.  Most of my work is from Past Clients not keeping their computers up to date.  However the hackers are updating their software, spyware, malware, adware, etc. every day!  Just something to think about.

In other notes:

MUST I GIVE UP XP?

By Lincoln Spector, PCWorld    Sep 28, 2011

A reader asked the Windows forum if he will be "doomed" if he doesn't upgrade from XP to Windows 7.

In general, I recommend moving up to Windows 7, but I don't consider it an absolute must. Refusing to upgrade your operating system will not doom you to a life of drudgery or turn you into an anachronism. I know people still using Windows 98 who lead happy and meaningful lives.

Microsoft still supports Windows XP, and will continue to do so until April 2014. By then, the operating system will be more than 12 years old. Windows 98 was just over eight years old when Microsoft stopped support.

What does it mean when Microsoft stops supporting an OS? Updates, mainly. At that point, the folks in Redmond will no longer patch security holes and fix problems. (Oddly, they will continue to support Windows 7's XP Mode. You'd assume that patching one means you can easily patch the other.)

This may not prove to be a serious security risk. After 12 years, there may be little left in XP to patch. Besides, malware written in 2014 probably won't be designed to exploit an old and outdated OS.

It's worth noting that in many ways, Microsoft has already stopped supporting XP. Many of the Windows Live applications work only with Vista and Windows 7. The same is true with Internet Explorer 9. If you're still using XP, don't depend on Microsoft's browser.

When other software companies stop supporting XP--especially in their security programs and browsers you'll know it's time to move on.

Boost your defenses and keep systems secure.

AND FINALLY:

By popular demand Geek In St. Pete is starting a discounted updating service.  By updating your Windows systems, Antivirus, Drivers, Applications, etc. on a regular basis, you’re reducing the possibility for security risks and performance issues. Using Geek In St. Pete to manage all your Updates will:

•Keep all your Windows systems up-to-date

•Protect against the latest bugs and security vulnerabilities

•Improve OS performance and usability

This service will supply/give you 3 complete updates, cleanouts, and preventive maintenance services per year for $225.00.  If you purchase individually they would be $100.00 each. I think that’s a $75.00 savings.  Call or email me for additional information.

Kirkmalicki@geekinstpete.com contact phone 727-460-5635.

I also started a new exercise program, what do you think?  oh, yeah, AND BACK UP YOUR DATA!!!  NOW!