Windows XP End Of Life

As the deadline for Windows XP’s ‘End of Life’ continues to grow closer, Microsoft has taken another step forward in cutting out support for the aging operating system. Starting April 8, the Windows XP version of Microsoft Security Essentials will also be discontinued in tandem with support for XP.

 The following information update was recently added to the support page about the ‘End of Life’ for Windows XP… From the Microsoft Support Page: After April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC.

Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. This is another nail in XP’s coffin via the Microsoft hammer for those who have been hoping for a last-minute reprieve from Microsoft. If you are one of the people choosing to hold out, your only options for anti-virus protection after April 8th will be via third-party security vendors.

 Support is ending soon

Silvermyst can upgrade your computer to the latest version Windows 8 and get your security and patches fully updated. Give us a call .


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Microsoft Surface & Pro 2 Guides FREE

Have you recently acquired or plan to get a new Surface tablet soon? If so, then you will definitely want to grab a copy of the free guides for ‘Surface Pro 2′ and ‘Surface 2′ from Microsoft’s website!

 These guides cover a nice range of areas such as: set up, basics about the operating system, getting started on making your new Surface ‘yours’ with favorite apps, details about the hardware of your new tablet, connecting other devices, networking, and much more!

 You can choose the appropriate guide for your Surface tablet by visiting the link below.

  http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/userguides

Windows XP End Support

The deadline for the end of Windows XP support is drawing closer every day now, yet many people and businesses continue to use it. Microsoft is adamant that once April 8th comes and goes, there will be no end-of-life extensions, assisted support options, or online technical content updates of any kind, period. With this in mind, many security experts are expecting malware authors to start stockpiling exploits and vulnerabilities in the lead-up to the cut-off date.

If you are using Windows XP, will you take a chance and continue using the operating system beyond the deadline? Perhaps you have updated all your systems to newer versions already, but know people who have not for a variety of reasons?


Here are a few articles what would let you know why its a good idea to move on?

Hackers cash in on Windows XP retirement, exploit kit prices to surge? [ZDNET News]

Microsoft warns Windows XP users risk ‘zero day forever’ [ZDNET News]

The Risk of Running Windows XP After Support Ends April 2014 [Microsoft TechNet Blog]

For whatever reason you may still have the Operating system, I suggest using it with limitations and caution because the bad guys are going to cash out with spam,trojans and many tricks to get to your wallet or get their hands on your personal information. I would personally have windows XP offline for other purposes such as testing but XP also works great on old and a few new programs.

If you want to upgrade,update, or reboot your system just give us a call and we would be happy to assist you. :)

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Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One

As we all know Microsoft announced its new gaming counsel to the public "XBOX ONE" and as result we saw happy faces and excitement .....that's until they said the "restrictions part" which  devastated millions of gamers on the way the games would be traded,purchased, and used. A spec of both councils and comparisons can be found in our latest article.

As far as doing this restriction , Sony has lashed to Microsoft and showing off  there new counsel The PlayStation 4  and what it can do "what the Xbox One can't" and this has put a big burden on Microsoft. So much burden that TODAY Microsoft will reverse course on their DRM policies for Xbox One, dropping their 24-hour Internet check-in requirement and all restrictions

Don't Get Scammed On Your Computer

Have you ever received a call from someone with a heavy Indian accent from Microsoft saying your computer had errors or viruses? The purpose of these calls is to get an easy $299 (or whatever amount they choose) by scaring you into thinking there’s something really wrong with your computer and that they can fix it for you.

Cyber criminals don't just send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to your computer, they can do the following:

• Trick you into installing malicious software that could capture sensitive data, such as online banking user names and passwords. They might also then charge you to remove this software.
• Take control of your computer remotely and adjust settings to leave your computer vulnerable.
• Request credit card information so they can bill you for phony services.
• Direct you to fraudulent websites and ask you to enter credit card and other personal or financial information there.

Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) to charge you for computer security or

PS4 V.S. XBOXONE

Design

The two consoles certainly look a lot like each other. Both have angular shapes, black colouring and a combination of matte and gloss finishing.
We're not particularly sold on either design, but they do both hold more than a passing resemblance to the Sony PS2 - the best selling console of all time.

The Frown: 

Microsoft's move from Power PC isn't doing users any favours, as it means that it loses backwards compatibility. Sony has kept backwards compatibility, which means that its PlayStation customers' households won't find themselves with a sudden abundance of drinks

XBOX ONE

1. What exactly is the Xbox One? It's the latest games console from Microsoft, announced at an elaborate event co-hosted in Seattle and London this week. It's the first new Xbox console to be launched by Microsoft since the Xbox 360 launched in 2005.

2. Why is this new Xbox One so special?
Gaming is an important differentiator for Microsoft against rivals Google and Apple. In the gaming world, Microsoft competes against Sony's PlayStation and the Nintendo Wii but it has tried to broaden the appeal of Xbox beyond gaming and into the living room – a kind of one size fits

Elegant Windows 8 Start Up Menu

We have announced that windows 8 will no longer have the start menu on its operating system, and with that people are having such a hard time adapting to its new missing core "So do I". As we find other alternatives such as our latest article Pokki Windows 8 Start Menu. We have found yet another Windows 8 Simple yet elegant Start Menu for those who don't want the extra baggage of apps.

Enter StartW8, another free application that replaces the Start Screen with a Windows 7-like Start Menu that does a good job matching the new UI. It lets you launch the menu with the Windows key and sets the OS

Event Manager Check List

If you are planning an event but don't know were to start, here is a checklist that will help you get started. A few things may require a bit more effort and of course you can choose us to do your photography :)

Just be sure everything is perfect especially for weather related "have a backup plan" you never know what mother nature brings to us.

Enjoy

X-Box Cable Providers List

Everyone is excited to get the new dashboard on the Xbox along with the new features that will enable it to watch your favorite shows and use your X-box, pretty much as a cable hub. This means you can stream your favorite broadcast cable channels and get that live TV streaming  you always wanted. Of course cable channels mean cable companies partnering up with Microsoft to give the viewers what they want and right now over 40 content providers are on the list. The more the merrier but I hope all of this is not set-up for failure with cluttering commercials and annoying interruptions especially if we are going to pay for it.

Here is the List.....

Excel Mixer Nano

Excel Mixer is a add-on for Microsoft Excel that lets you display a chart of data by controlling a slider, the program shows you a graphical view of the section you have choose and it actually memorizes the configuration, so you don't have to configure each slider every time.
They free version can be downloaded below on the main website but if you are looking for more features, you can purchase the pro version for a few bucks. This will be very useful for giving you real-time view of your data and graphical charts for accuracy.

Excel Mixer (both Nano and Pro version) work on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X. Testing was done on Microsoft Office Professional 2010.

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Angry Birds Season PC Download

How to Setup and Configure Angry Birds Seasons Game for PC

1. Download Full Angry Birds Seasons 1.5.1.0 game from any one of the links given above and extract it.
2. Install the game by double click on Angry_Birds_Seasons_v_1.5.1_full_download_for_PC.exe file.
3. Open Crack folder and Copy AngryBirdsSeasons.exe and Replace it with the AngryBirdsSeasons.exe in your installed folder where you have installed the game files (Example: C:\Program Files\Rovio\Angry Birds Seasons)
4. Now Open Angry Birds Seasons from the shortcut available on your desktop.
5. Click on Activate Full Version button and Enter the Serial Key as: THET-ALEV-LEFR-USWO and Click Register and Done!.

You are pretty much done with the installing and patching, now you have to run the program and start throwing those crazy birds into the wild, the Angry birds game (original) can be downloaded also Angry Birds 1.6.2.0 for PC along with the crack and serial. The files on both sides are safe and have been scanned by us. Unfortunately we don't have games guides and videos for this version of Angry Birds but "HECK,GO GET THEM" as we release some in the future.

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Angry Birds For PC Download

  You can Download and play the Game Offline in your desktop, laptop and notebooks, that means that you will have windows as your Operating System. I would recommend installing it on a touch screen laptop or something you can swing the birds such as a pen interactive. Its easier for me to just install it on my

Games Inside Excel

I got a few hints that you can play games within an Excel file which is friendly to your work enviroment and I didn't belive it until my sister in the army send me a few. Lets just say I got a lot of work done that whole week as I battled the world of sonic or make snakey way threw the dangerous jungle of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Out of all the games, I have to say "LSKDJL" was my total favorite.


Since I'm in a good mood I would like to share them with you, download the files and open them in Microsoft Excel (not supported with other programs) and enjoy. If you got your own files please share it with us and be sure its virus free (We don't like our computers broken) and for those who download content on the internet keep in mind to run your anti-virus program before opening anything. We personally tested out files so you can download in peace.

Game Gallery

• Sonic Game
• Angry Birds
• Snow Brothers
• Bubble Bubble
• Ghost & Goblins

Requirements: Microsoft Excel and Flash in your computer, Enjoy.

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