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Ask LH: What Should I Do With My Old Windows XP Laptop?
Dear Lifehacker, I have an old laptop running Windows XP, and I love it. I’ve upgraded my other machines to Windows 7 and 8, but this laptop is too old to do so. Now I’m hearing Microsoft will stop issuing any updates at all for XP next year. What does that really mean? What will happen if I continue to use XP, will it get hacked or viruses without Microsoft’s “support”?
Turn A Spoon Into A Can Opener
When I was younger — much younger — I once opened a tin can using the sharp end of a garden sprinkler. It’s not something I’m proud of (now), but hunger and a lack of common sense got the better of me. If only my adolescent self had been able to watch this video, I’d have had a safer (and MacGyver-approved) way of accessing the delicious contents of that can.
Keep Disconnected Cables On Your Desk With A Paperclip
If you have any cables that you routinely disconnect and reconnect (a laptop power cable, for example) you’ve probably dealt with the annoyance of having it fall to the floor. This can lead to it being snagged, yanked and otherwise damaged — but you can avoid all that with a paperclip and a bit of packing tape.
Paint Window Or Sliding Door Locks To See If They’re Locked From Afar
If your windows or sliding doors have locks that slide vertically or horizontally, a simple paint trick will help you tell at a glance and from a distance if they’re locked. Reddit user HandCannon painted the bottom of the sliding glass door lock white, so it’s easy to tell when the lock is in the locked position.
