Windows XP End-of-Support: the XPocalypse Approaches

We here at Perfect Fit Computers are taking the end of Windows XP seriously.  On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will stop providing security updates to Windows XP.  Computers running Windows XP will become vulnerable to new Internet-based threats. It seems,

Windows 8: Apparently, not everyone is a fan

As you can see from this video review, not everyone is a fan of Windows 8. The video is a bit tongue-in-cheek, and is dripping with sarcasm. But a lot of interesting points are made.  The main argument is that

Installing Avast Anti-Virus (Free Edition)

There are several competing free antivirus programs out there today, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. At the time of writing this post, I’m suggesting that you use the Free/Basic edition of Avast! Antivirus because, in addition to providing

Windows XP – 11 years later, still going strong!

Windows XP was released by Microsoft in late 2001 (check out this nostalgic ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmNFUWSYatM). And amazingly, more than ten years later, it’s still a very popular version of Windows, both at home, and in the office. Why is that?

Computers CAN be fun: Tip #1 – Make your Mac Sing

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The Disappearing Menubar in Mac OS X Lion

When using some applications in Mac’s OS X Lion, you may find that your menu bar disappears when you’re using applications like Word. This is most likely because Mac OS X Lion is running the program in