(This Working Droid) This Working Droid Episode 86 Switch from Windows XP

Episode Guide

  • Microsoft no longer supporting the OS for consumers (i.e. no more security updates)
  • Use Linux for older machines
  • Office (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.) - OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Google Docs
  • Browser - Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
  • Use Wine for select programs to install natively
  • Setup virtual machine (i.e. VirtualBox) to get a Windows XP installation running for required compatibility issues

Direct Download

E-Mail me or fill our our online contact form!

[Sponsor - Puget] Get started on your customized, powerful new computer today!

Support Geek I/O on Patron!

HeadphonesNeil Amazon Author Profile

(BlizzGeeks) Azeroth Choppers

Ever wanted to see what those in game chopper mounts would look like in real life? Well here is your chance.  Blizzard has enlisted the help of Paul Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs, who has hand picked two teams to build two custom choppers. The each team will create a custom chopper based on The Alliance and the Horde through an online web series.  Each build team will be joined by three members of the World of Warcraft development team: Team Alliance led by Chris Metzen with Terran Gregory and Monte Krol, Team Horde is led by Sam Didier with Gary Platner and Jason Hutchins.  The web series will premiere on Battle.net April 17th, 2014.  

Source: Battle.net