In an attempt to put Windows 8.1, the Surface, and Office 365 in context, Microsoft tried to show how modern those products are and how dated things are from just a decade ago. This is important to Microsoft with Windows XP receiving its last batch of updates on Tuesday, April 8th. If you visit Get2Modern.com it will show you the Windows XP support countdown and offer … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
How a phishing email works
If spam wasn't profitable, it would most likely stop. Sending out millions of emails is cheap that it only requires a small percentage of people to respond to the spam. Apparently, enough people are responding since it keeps being sent. Phishing attempts are more targeted but also have a payoff if successful. This infographic gives some numbers surrounding phishing and how … [Read more...]
The changes coming with Windows 8.1 Update
Microsoft's developer conference Build 2014 took place today. The keynote provided announcements about Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update. There are a number of enhancements coming to Windows 8.1 which continues to tweak the UI experience. These changes were introduced with the intent to improve the navigation experience for heavy keyboard and mouse users while keeping … [Read more...]
Amazon enters the set top race with their Fire TV
Amazon held a press event today to talk about their video business. Their big reveal was the Amazon Fire TV. It is Amazon's foray into the set top box granting them direct access to consumers to sell more Amazon content and ensuring that Prime customers have a means of playing Amazon Prime content on the best screen in their house, the TV. Amazon Fire TV costs $99 which puts … [Read more...]
New tools for 404 Tech Support
I have added a new Tools entry to the navigation menu on 404 Tech Support. These pages offer easy access to new convenient tools. Check them out and see if they'll be useful for you. IP address Ever need to check what IP address you are pulling? Perhaps you're using a VPN or troubleshooting a NAT problem. Just visit www.404TechSupport.com/IP and it will tell you your external … [Read more...]