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By Maine Technology Group
It is often the case when it comes to computers that some looming date is hanging over our heads. This can take the form of a subscription, or in Microsoft’s case the End of Life.
One of these dates that we need to pay attention to is Jan. 14, 2020.
Why is this date important? Well the answer is this is when Windows 7 goes EOL. The next question will then be what does EOL mean? The answer is simple: Microsoft will no longer support that version of the operating system. This means no more updates or patches. Your machine will continue to run the way it has, however this becomes a security concern because Microsoft is not fixing any newly discovered holes in the OS.
The good news is you still have time to plan and work toward fixing this issue:
* Upgrade — This is only possible if your machine is capable of doing so. You can search for the system requirements to check.
* Replace — Planning ahead and identifying what machines need to be changed out should be done before the change, so a budget and timetable can be created.
* Accept — Not recommended, because this would require you to maintain the security of these machines and the OS by yourself or ignore and hope for the best.
Either way, it is better to plan and prepare and be proactive than to let time pass and have to react because of a compromise.
Maine Technology Group specializes in a wide range of services, including tailored IT services and solutions for small and medium businesses and their owners in New England. Contact them at www.mainetechgroup. com.
