Using Windows XP? Here comes the end.

OK, a bit over-dramatic with the title, but literary license means I can, so I did.

Seriously now, on April 8, 2014, official support for Windows XP will end completely. This means no more updates, patches, fixes, or anything else from Microsoft for Windows XP.

Windows XP has stayed alive for almost 12 years now because quite a few people strongly said "NO!" to Windows Vista. But there is not going to be another reprieve for users that choose to hold on and stay with Windows XP.

This deadline does not mean that your computer running Windows XP will not work anymore, you will be able to use it just fine. But you will notice an eerily quite Patch Tuesday that you have become accustomed to.

Windows updates are a line of defense against not just malware, but system issues and problems as well.
I must say that I will be sad to see Windows XP go. I have fond memories of using it, of just looking at the wonderful default desktop wallpaper, of enjoying its simple to use nature.

For those whose computers cannot support a newer operating system, I am sorry. You need to buy a new computer. Most likely the new computer will run Windows 7 or 8.

I recommend Windows 7 because it is easy to use once you get the hang if it. It's faster, it has better graphics, and you are in control of a lot of things. This is just my personal preference over Windows 8 though, so you may want to test drive both to see what trips your trigger.

As always if you have any questions, comments, or you just want to tell me how awesome I am, be sure to comment below. It's free and always will be.