So, XP's gone (except for all the machines that are still running XP). Microsoft is starting to talk about Windows 9.

In the same month, HeartBleed came about and told you to be careful about all the web sites you've been to. And then a bug regarding Internet Explorer is discovered that literally have some folks saying don't use any version of IE until it's fixed (see the article later that includes the fix).

In the case of the Internet Explorer bug, MS will be delivering a patch (one would assume), although as of this writing there isn't one available. Of course that patch won't be delivered to XP users.

I wrote the above paragraph this morning.  And wouldn't you know it, Microsoft released a patch this afternoon, and they're including XP users!

Go figure.

One thing that will be delivered is Brandon King. He'll be delivered (probably with air holes in the box, but no promises) to Google in California where he'll be part of their intern program. He'll be returning back to Ohio around September or so. I hope Google knows what they're getting. We're looking to replace him (see the article elsewhere).

Our webinars are going strong, which is kinda cool. Our April 8th "buh-bye to Windows XP" event went reasonably well. We had about 50 people all told. The highlight was that system that Steve Buchwald put together that had most versions of Windows running on a single physical system. And there was no lack of Geek Nostalgia that night.

If you've got a couple of seconds, would you mind taking a brief 5 question survey about our monthly webinar?  We're looking to get some feedback about upcoming topics.  Click here to take it.

I really suggest you read the article about changes to this eNewsletter, which really is more about our social media program. We've added a lot more content both in our blog, eNewsletter, FaceBook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts. I'd really like some feedback as to whether that additional content is worthwhile?

Next week I'll spend a couple of days in Las Vegas to attend the Sophos Partner conference (they're our anti-virus partner). Then after that it's down to Microsoft to start deep-diving into Microsoft's Azure.

I've been using the beta version of Microsoft's answer to Siri, Cortana.  More on that later this month.

We're also looking for a new intern (it's a paid position, although not much). Usually the position lasts for a couple of months, for a couple of days a week.

Finally, we'd like to welcome the newest member of Simplex-IT, Sir Squirmy II (courtesy of Kevin and Sarah Dutkiewicz) :