The year 2020 is only days away and with a new year, comes many new changes to occur including some in the technology world. One of the biggest changes to expect is the end of life support for the beloved Windows 7 operating system. What does it mean exactly for the end of life? Many consumers are under the impression that their PC will no longer function and therefore “die”, however, the computer will continue to perform daily tasks but will shortly become outdated with no new updates to keep it optimal and secure for your tasks. The last security update will be released on January 14, 2020 and Microsoft is continuing to urge its users to upgrade their software to the newest available. According to the article, there are roughly 28% of windows users still using Windows 7 currently. It is important to adapt to the new upgrades/ changes as time continues on and there are many helpful tools available online or at your local computer store that can help guide you through the process.