USA TODAY: …If you haven’t yet heard the news, Microsoft’s Windows XP — which debuted nearly 13 years ago — won’t be supported past April 8.
No, this doesn’t mean your XP-based computer will self-destruct next week, but if you’re one of the legions of PC users still running this aging platform, it might be time for an upgrade.
Why, you ask? It works just fine, you say? Without official support, you no longer can download software updates from Microsoft, including security patches, which could put you, your data and your computer at risk. You also won’t be able to contact Microsoft for technical support for any Windows XP-related issues, along with Microsoft Office 2003, which also won’t be supported past this date… (more)
