RIP

"The time has come to say goodbye. On April 8, Microsoft will officially end support for its aging operating system, Windows XP.

For the tech-savvy, this is a non-issue. You've said goodbye to XP, which first launched in 2001, and embraced a more modern OS, like Windows 7 or Windows 8. But March data from Net Applications showed that XP is still the second most popular operating system around the globe, with 27.69 percent of the market. So there are more than a few devices out there that need an upgrade—and fast.

Microsoft has been pleading with customers to upgrade to a new OS for years. While that might seem like a marketing ploy to get you to buy Redmond's latest offering, there are a few reasons why you might want to take the company's advice.

Why should I upgrade?
First and foremost, this is a security issue. Windows XP-based machines will still work after tomorrow, but Microsoft will no longer roll out security updates for the OS. That means your computer will be more susceptible to hackers and other scammers, who could exploit bugs that Microsoft is no longer fixing to gain access to your machine and steal your personal information."

– PCMag