Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. That means it will no longer provide updates or security patches for the 11-year-old operating system, and the hundreds of millions of PCs still using it are vulnerable to attack.
One-third of PCs around the world run Windows 7, according to NetMarketShare. So, if you're one of those people impacted, what can you do? Good news, for starters: You don't have to throw your computer or laptop out of the window. It's still usable, but it's less secure. Microsoft is warning users in a special website that they will be at"greater risk for viruses and malware" because it will no longer provide security updates or fixes.
Even if you missed the flurry of holiday deals, Microsoft notes that computer prices are considerably lower than they were five to 10 years ago, when Windows 7 was in its heyday. Microsoft has created a quiz to help you find the right computer.If you're not going to do either of these things, well, good luck to you. The internet is filled with malware that might infect your Windows 7 machine, so keep your browser updated.
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