Nine strokes to tell you what the old computer can do after XP stops supporting

[Abstract] If your old device is just an old laptop, you can use it to back up your space-consuming cloud device, specifically to save documents or some infrequently used data. Tencent Digital Message (compiled: Xu Xianzi Cheng) April 8, 2014, Microsoft officially stopped the official support of its Windows XP system. While it is still possible for older users of Windows XP to continue to use it, the future lack of Microsoft's official aftermarket and patch updates is undoubtedly a significant increase in the risk of security vulnerabilities and privacy leaks. Whatever your nostalgia for Windows XP, it has been eliminated by the times. Microsoft also wants the vast majority of Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system as soon as possible. So what should Windows XP users do with their current situation and face their old computers? 1, upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8 If you are still using an old computer, and do not intend to spend money to change the computer, then you can consider the direct upgrade system. The preferred system is Windows 7 or Windows 8, which, after all, is not much different from the way Windows XP is operating. If your computer processor is 1GHz or more, and there are more than 1GB, the hard drive has more than 20GB remaining space, graphics support DirectX 9, then you can upgrade to the new version of Windows. It may not be as fast as Windows XP, but at least it can be accepted as long as you don't run too many applications at the same time. If you are not familiar with the configuration of your computer, you can go to Microsoft's official web site to download the Windows 7/8 Upgrade Assistant tool, you can get more detailed compatibility report, you will find that it will be based on different configurations of the computer, very simple to automatically upgrade or replace the system. 2, new computer now a desktop PC with Windows 8 system is usually priced at 300 to 500 dollars (about 1800 to 3000 yuan). But if you decide to "ditch" your old computer running Windows XP, consider how to handle it properly. After you buy your new computer, the first thing you need to do is to transfer the data and data from your old computer to your new computer with a dedicated tool that won't affect your normal work. If you're going to send your old computer, then be sure to remove the sensitive data and then use the dedicated software to completely format the hard drive into a "clean" computer. Or you can simply send it to a local recycling center that will donate it to charitable organizations such as Consolidator 4 Arica. 3. Switch to Linux If you don't want to spend money and are looking for a replacement for Windows XP, the Linux system will definitely go smoothlyBrain running. We recommend that you choose an Ubuntu system developed based on Linux and download the latest LTS version, currently 12.04, for free to 2017 years. Installing and using the Ubuntu system is very easy for first-time users of the Linux system, and can be found in the website or the system's help documentation. 4, "Change body" personal cloud device another way to keep your old computer in service is to use it as a dedicated server. If it happens that your old device is an old laptop, then you can use it to back up your space-hogging cloud device, which is designed to hold documents or some infrequently used data. For specific methods, you can search the Web for tutorials and install Linux or ClearOS systems for it. 5, set up a multimedia server another way to make your old computer work is to use it as a multimedia server, save music, photos, or videos, and then put them in a designated folder and use the network to access other devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and even set-top boxes. 6. Convert to Home Safety Center if your old computer has a large-capacity hard drive and you're willing to spend less on a wireless camera, you can turn it into a dedicated CCTV system that can be easily implemented via Ubuntu server and free ZoneMinder software. It is also very simple, you do not have to connect the monitor and keyboard mouse, only through a Web browser through another device for remote management and control, and timed to view the camera impact record. 7. Install a cloud-based operating system now we all know that most applications and services can already be done on the Internet, so why not change your mind and try something like Joli os for your old computer that's completely cloud-based? You can use these cloud systems under Linux without the need for large installation files. In these cloud systems, you can easily access all the services and applications and even have a more operational interface than Windows or Linux. 8, as a personal website host if you are willing to let your old computer run 24 hours, then you can transform it into its own personal website host, this will save the next additional rental web hosting and server costs, you can complete the site at home to build. Tools like turnkey Linux can be implemented without paying any software costs, but only if you have fast Internet connections. In addition, you should also pay attention to the local Internet service provision specification, after all, some areas are not allowed to build Web server. 9, Game server if you are finished playing games, you can also make the old computer into a dedicated server, for your current PC load, let it concentrate on providing betterImage processing performance. Old computer-Modified game servers do not have to assume any graphics or memory tasks, just use their processors to handle the operations required by multi-user connections. If you find that the old computer is not configured to handle a large number of online users, plus the speed of the broadband connection is not fast enough, this may affect the performance of networking games. But if you connect three or four players to a small game, such as "Counter Strike" or "unreal Arena" games, then after the replacement of the Linux system is fully qualified for their work, no less than Windows XP.