Windows XP support officially ends today, still used by over 25 percent of PCs
It’s been over 12 years, folks: It’s time to let that aging operating system go. In case the insistent cries of all your favorite applications and anyone who’s used your computer recently weren’t enough indication, we’re here to make it totally clear that today is the day Microsoft ends official support for Windows XP. That means no more security updates and no more customer service calls. A paid option is available to organizations (think: governments, corporations, etc.) that offers “critical” patches and support, but even Microsoft suggests upgrading to a newer version of Windows instead of footing the bill.
We won’t rib you too much for sticking to XP, though; over 25 percent of you are still running Microsoft’s 2001 release, according to NetMarketShare. And that’s to say nothing of the world’s ATMs, 95 percent of which were still running XP as of two weeks ago. Egads!
Relax, y’all — the company in charge of those ATMs, NCR Corporation, says it’s in the process of upgrading and (as of last check-in a few weeks ago) should have one-third upgraded ahead of… today. After speaking with a rep this afternoon, however, the company is updating its upgrade estimate to “less than 20 percent.” Not exactly a thrilling prospect when it comes to safety, though many banks are ponying up to Microsoft for ongoing updates.
A variety of countries are also still dependent on XP for governmental affairs, such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, both of which had to work out paid measures with Microsoft for continued security support. China’s population is largely dependent on XP as well, with nearly half of the country’s computer users running the aged OS. Still, between years of warning, financial incentives to upgrade and an update to XP that outright told users of today’s news, it’s hard to be upset at Microsoft. There was even free software for migrating content over.
So today we say goodbye to Windows XP: You were there for us back before the internet was cool, and you set the standard for desktop OSes.
read the original article here: http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/08/windows-xp-support-end/
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Windows XP support officially ends today, still used by over 25 percent of PCs
It’s been over 12 years, folks: It’s time to let that aging operating system go. In case the insistent cries of all your favorite applications and anyone who’s used your computer recently weren’t enough indication, we’re here to make it totally clear that today is the day Microsoft ends official support for Windows XP. That means no more security updates and no more customer service calls. A paid option is available to organizations (think: governments, corporations, etc.) that offers “critical” patches and support, but even Microsoft suggests upgrading to a newer version of Windows instead of footing the bill.
We won’t rib you too much for sticking to XP, though; over 25 percent of you are still running Microsoft’s 2001 release, according to NetMarketShare. And that’s to say nothing of the world’s ATMs, 95 percent of which were still running XP as of two weeks ago. Egads!
Relax, y’all — the company in charge of those ATMs, NCR Corporation, says it’s in the process of upgrading and (as of last check-in a few weeks ago) should have one-third upgraded ahead of… today. After speaking with a rep this afternoon, however, the company is updating its upgrade estimate to “less than 20 percent.” Not exactly a thrilling prospect when it comes to safety, though many banks are ponying up to Microsoft for ongoing updates.
A variety of countries are also still dependent on XP for governmental affairs, such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, both of which had to work out paid measures with Microsoft for continued security support. China’s population is largely dependent on XP as well, with nearly half of the country’s computer users running the aged OS. Still, between years of warning, financial incentives to upgrade and an update to XP that outright told users of today’s news, it’s hard to be upset at Microsoft. There was even free software for migrating content over.
So today we say goodbye to Windows XP: You were there for us back before the internet was cool, and you set the standard for desktop OSes.
read the original article here: http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/08/windows-xp-support-end/
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Unreal Engine 4 to support Windows Phone and Windows RT, but not anytime soon
Unreal Engine 4’s new $19 subscription option might be real tempting for developers on a budget, unless, of course, they’re hoping to make games for Windows Phone and Windows RT. Although Epic Games’ next-gen engine doesn’t work with the aforementioned flavors of Microsoft’s OS, that might be changing, albeit slowly. Tim Sweeney, the studio’s co-founder and CEO, divulged on the software’s forums that the firm’s already doing leg work to support the platforms. “We have been doing some work in this direction (implementing various levels of WinRT API support) and we want to have Windows Phone support eventually, but we’re a very long way from having a ship-quality implementation,” Sweeney said. Still, the head honcho adds that their focus will remain on Android and iOS development before branching out to Microsoft’s other flavors of Windows. Impatient devs can stick with Unreal Engine 3, but those aching for the latest tools will have to sit tight a while longer.
read the original article here: www.engadget.com/2014/04/08/nreal-engine-4-windows-phone-windows-rt/
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Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11With Windows 8.1 updates rolling out on April 8th across all platforms, you didn’t think Microsoft was going to forget its browser, did you? Redmond has unified features on its mobile and desktop Internet Explorer 11 versions, while making it easier to use on different-sized devices. IE 11 for Windows Phone 8.1, in particular, underwent a major overhaul. You can now pin sites to Live Tiles like you can with the full version and sync tabs between devices using OneDrive. Another highly-requested new feature is InPrivate browsing, which leaves no trace of your surfing à la Chrome’s Incognito mode. There’s also a nod to low-bandwidth users with the so-called High Savings data compression mode which loads only the elements you want, reducing data use by 60-80 percent. Finally, Microsoft has introduced voice commands to WP8.1, plus a new reading view that brings a Kindle-like look to articles on your smartphone. Meanwhile, Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 received more subtle tweaks — check after the break for more.
For the full IE 11 version, Microsoft is trying to make sure users are happy whether they’re using a 7-inch tablet or a 28-inch all-in-one. Depending on the device and whether it has a mouse or touchscreen, the browser will adjust the number tabs of displayed, adapt the type size and permit full-screen or regular browsing. Other changes are mainly for developers, with enhanced debugging and simplified testing for older versions of Internet Explorer — the latter often being a serious pain. Finally, Microsoft revealed FishGL, a new version of its classic aquarium screen that also serves as a 3D WebGL graphics benchmark on Windows 8.1 or Windows Phone 8.1. If you’re raring to grab all of that now, the updates are available for download on Windows 8.1 — otherwise, they’ll be pushed automatically for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 starting April 8th.
read the original article here: http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/03/microsoft-internet-explorer-11-update/
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Google reportedly wants to offer mobile phone service in Fiber areas
Many see Google Fiber as an attempt to disrupt the stagnant world of internet service providers, and it now sounds like Google wants to shake up the wireless industry, too. Sources for The Information claim that the search firm wants to offer mobile phone service in Fiber areas. It’s not yet clear how this would work, but Google reportedly told Verizon in January that it would like to become an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) piggybacking on Big Red’s network. None of the companies involved are commenting on the rumor, and there are no guarantees that Google’s dreams will become reality. We certainly wouldn’t count on Verizon’s cooperation given its vehement opposition to the net neutrality principles that Larry Page and crew hold dear. However, Google is the sort of company that’s willing to supply internet access by any means necessary — if it’s really bent on offering phone service, it’ll find a way.
read the original article here: http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/03/google-phone-service-leak/
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