operating system

  • Am I Screwed If I Don’t Upgrade Windows 7 By January 15?

    lifehackerinternational

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    Deadlines are scary. I know. And Microsoft has thrown Windows 7 users a big one: Update to a more modern operating system by January 15, 2020, or you’ll never receive security updates ever again. Eventually, Microsoft will even start disabling key Windows 7 services“like Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers”throughout the year.

  • Find Out When Your Samsung Phone Is Getting Android 10

    David Murphy

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    One of the annoyances of owning a non-Pixel Android phone is that you’re often a second-class citizen for major Android updates. Google might release a big new iteration of Android, but you’ll have to wait weeks (or months) for your manufacturer to customise it for your device. Luckily, if you’re a Samsung user, there’s a…

  • What’s The Fastest Way To Speed Up An Old PC?

    David Murphy

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    I’m always thrilled to get “help me out with a tech problem” letters in my inbox, and I’ve had quite a few lately related to PC upkeep—likely prompted by this question I answered last month. I’m back with another one today, and it’s a twist on the ol’ “How do I make something old feel…

  • When Is Your Smartphone Getting Android 10?

    David Murphy

    Now that we have an official name for Android Q, we’re getting very close to the official release of the new operating system. It’s definitely hitting soon, but with an important caveat — just because Google releases Android 10 doesn’t mean that you’re going to get it (unless you own a Pixel device). Here’s what…