System Restore On Reboot - Deep Freeze Your Windows Installation With Free Tools
If you've ever wanted to maintain a system state to keep it secure and not allow any changes, then you might want to try deep freezing your Windows computer.
10 Essential MakeUseOf Articles From 2014 You May Have Missed
We add several thousand more articles to MakeUseOf every year, and 2014 was no exception. The problem is, with so many websites competing for attention, even loyal readers cannot possibly read every article published on the site.
How to Make Windows 8 or 8.1 Look Like Windows 7 or XP
Is Windows 8 too modern for your taste? Maybe you prefer a retro look. We show you how to resurrect the Start menu and install classic Windows themes on Windows 8.
Windows XP Update: More Tools To Keep You Safe
Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 provides a quick way to apply updates released since SP1. RollBack XP offers an easy system restore feature and you can even deep freeze your installation via scheduled tasks.
Windows XP Gets Service Pack 4, Google Tests Delivery Drones, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, the iPhone scores a hot date, the Surface Pro 3 comes to more territories, the Coolest Cooler breaks Kickstarter record, a visual representation of the Internet, and Microsoft commissions a bizarre recruitment video.
Google Is Reading Your Emails, Hotel Tackles Negative Reviews, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, in-flight cellphone calls may be banned, Windows XP is hanging on for dear life, Flappy Bird returns, an update on HitchBOT, and how iCEnhancer 3.0 makes GTA IV look better than GTA V.
The 2014 Guide To Windows 7 For Ex Windows XP Users
Have you finally decided to upgrade from Windows XP? You will get used to Windows 7 in no time. Let us help you settle in and get up to speed. Follow me.
How To Make Lubuntu Look Like Windows XP
If you have a Windows XP user in your life, you may want to try migrating them to Linux so they can use a free, secure operating system still getting security updates.
5 Ways To Hold On To An Old Version Of Windows
Do you find it hard to work with your new Windows? Are old software or hardware no longer working? Here is how you can combine the best of the old with the new Windows.
How To Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows XP
Some people have a hard time letting go of Windows XP. If you know someone like that, follow this tutorial and they won't even know you upgraded them to Windows 7.
Deterring Smartphone Thefts With Kill Switches, Windows XP Needs To Die, And More... [Tech News Digest]
BlackBerry posts surprise profit, Valve launches Steam Summer Sale, a U.S. college offers athletic scholarships to professional gamers, eBay Valet sells your unwanted stuff for you, and Conan O'Brien shows off at E3 2014.
Windows XP Refugees: Have You Considered A MacBook Air Yet?
Users of Windows XP (and, to a lesser extent, Windows Vista and 7) have an unhappy upgrade path ahead of them. Maybe it's time to ditch Windows entirely and pick up a MacBook Air instead.
Windows XP Registry Hack, Google Self-Driving Cars, Apple Ransomware [Tech News Digest]
Windows XP registry hack, Google's self-driving cars, the Find My iPhone ransomware, Spotify gets hacked, Word Lens app given away for free, and an awesome Choose Your Own Vine Adventure.
Forget Linux – A Chromebook is the Perfect Replacement for Windows XP
Ever since Microsoft announced that the operating system would no longer be supported there has been a debate around how its last advocates should proceed. An alternative OS needs to be found – but which one?
How Scammers Can Use ATMs To Clean You Out
That ATM in the wall of your local bank might look like an easy way to get some cash, but you need to make sure that the scammers didn't get there first.
Why Windows XP Users Should Switch To Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr"
If you're still trying to dump Windows XP but haven't found an alternative yet, Ubuntu 14.04 is a great choice.
Microsoft Patches XP, Vine YouTube, Mute Twitter, Life Simulator [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft patches Windows XP, Vine does a YouTube, Twitter experiments with muting, a Google Glass teardown, Amazon smartphone leaks, a real-life Dropbox, and the creator of Minecraft's new game.
Windows XP Security Risks: They're Real And Heading Your Way In 2014
Given the extensive coverage, you could easily think Windows XP end of support was just a hype. Sadly not. Without security updates, the aging operating system becomes a Trojan horse in your home or business.
Support For Windows XP, Google Camera App, First Heartbleed Arrest [Tech News Digest]
Custom Support for Windows XP, Google Camera app, first Heartbleed arrest, personalized Microsoft Bing, Tuckaway Stand on Kickstarter, Samsung vs. Steve Jobs' ghost, and Super Mario wine.