Xorton's Rant

Microsoft quietly discontinued extended support for Windows Vista on April 11 of this year. So, what exactly does that mean? It means that (if you're still using it and haven't upgraded) your Windows Vista operating system will no longer receive critical updates, and patches of any kind including security. It also means that if you were running the Microsoft Security Essentials anti-virus, that has also become unsupported on the Vista platform. Incidentally, if you were also running the Google Chrome browser, that too will no longer receive updates. So, (many of you might still be asking), what the hell does that mean? Essentially it means that with the rise of crypto viruses that have been making their rounds on the internet, your system will now be an easier target for obliteration than an exhausted, geriatric blue whale, that's over eaten and had the misfortune of beaching itself on Omaha beach just as things got interesting on June 6, 1944... you Luddites. W...

Once again, I've compiled a list of some free software I've recently come across that I'd like to share with you all. Some of it is just for plain fun, others, you may just find a little useful: Nerdy Computer Stuff (isn't it all?) Commodore Vice Emulator If you're into the whole retro computer thing, VICE is just the thing for you. VICE allows you to run an emulation of the old Commodore computers (such as the VIC-20 and the Commodore 64) on your modern Windows, Mac or Linux computer without having to go to the trouble of acquiring 40 year old hardware. There's a ton of cartridge and tape game ROM files available on the internet for your retro gaming entertainment. Neverware Cloudready Cloudready is a version of the Google Chrome OS that is available for download and installation on your own hardware. Those of you that are familiar with the Chrome OS are probably aware that it only runs on devices that are sold with it pre-installed. Cloudre...