[Hidden-tech] Windows 7 End of Support: January 14th

[Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill]

Definitely an extremely good reminder.

For some people this will be as an easy a fix as grabbing the windows 10
installer and running it. ( microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
)Check compatibility first, but if you're reasonably tech comfortable and
want to do this yourself just go for it.  It's past time to do so.

If not, find someone to help you, or go hunting for the
parts/software/assistance needed to upgrade your machine.

Generally speaking machines running 3rd gen Intel i series processors (or
equivalent) and before are not technically compatible and should likely be
replaced.

Be safe out there folks!


Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill
Pronouns: He/Him
Green Earth Computers - Computer & Smartphone Repair
20a Crafts Ave
Northampton, MA 01060
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413-282-8324
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On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 3:31 PM PeopleFirst Tech via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> I know this doesn't apply to the majority of HT folks, especially the
> tech-savvy, but as there are a number of PCs still running Windows 7 (and
> you likely know of someone who still is), it's a good reminder that
> Microsoft is ending security and other support for Windows 7 tomorrow,
> January 14th.
>
> The following is an excerpt from a page on my website
> <https://peoplefirst.tech/windows-7-end-of-life/> on the matter:
>
> Getting by on Windows 7
>
> Running Windows 7 in 2020 likely means that there may be other aspects of
> your PC that could use a tune-up, especially when it comes to security. If
> you can't upgrade right away, here is a list of priorities:
>
>
>    - Ensure you have a complete backup, ideally more than one; one of
>       which stays offline or in the cloud, such as Backblaze
>       <https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9pup>.
>       - Use a highly rated antivirus program. Bitdefender
>       <https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/internet-security.html> is a
>       good choice for Windows 7 and up. Manually run a complete system scan.
>       - Don't use Internet Explorer. Here's why.
>       <https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/the-perils-of-using-internet-explorer-as-your-default-browser/ba-p/331732> Chrome
>       is fine, but Firefox offers much better privacy and tracking protection.
>       - Keep your wireless router's firmware up to date.
>       - Use a standard account (as opposed to an administrator account)
>       for everyday tasks, while switching temporarily to an administrator account
>       when needed. Make sure your administrator account has a strong password.
>       This would be a good time to upgrade to a quality password manager
>       <https://1password.com/> if you haven't already.
>       - Disable or remove features you don’t need, especially Java, Adobe
>       Flash Player, and add-ons of questionable utility. ShouldIRemoveIt
>       <https://shouldiremoveit.com/> is a great resource.
>
>
>
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