{"id":2701,"date":"2023-01-09T14:15:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T14:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.officetechsuite.co.uk\/?p=2701"},"modified":"2023-01-09T14:57:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T14:57:28","slug":"windows-8-1-end-of-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.officetechsuite.co.uk\/windows-8-1-end-of-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 8.1 End of Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What does end of support mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For computers running on Windows 8.1, Microsoft will no longer provide the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical support of any issue<\/li>\n<li>Software updates<\/li>\n<li>Security updates or fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you could continue to use a PC running on Windows 8.1 without continued software and security updates, your PC will be at greater risk for viruses and malware.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are a business with PCs still operating on Window\u2019s 8.1, we would recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported.<\/p>\n<p>At Office Tech Suite, we can support you in the transition of either upgrading your current PC or starting from scratch with a new PC.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upgrading current PCs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can manage the upgrade for all PCs within your business, ensuring your devices meet the minimum system requirements for the desired upgrade and ensure your documents are protected to prevent any data loss.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New PCs and Windows Upgrade<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can provide procurement of all new PCs that are compatible with a new Windows version, set these up to spec and manage the transfer of all data to the new devices seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to upgrade, we\u2019d recommend Windows 11. It is the most secure Windows ever built, with comprehensive end-to-end security that covers antivirus, firewall, internet protections, and more. This means more security features, dashboard displays, and ongoing updates to help safeguard against future threats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade PCs to Windows 10. 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