Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet [Video]

Hey, remember Windows XP? You know, the nostalgia-rich operating system from 2001 that’s fondly remembered by many, which was widely used around the world until support for it officially ended in 2014.

In fact, it was so beloved that people are still trying to get it running on ancient machines and the iconic Windows XP wallpaper is now even available in sweater form.

But some things are better left in the past. With almost a decade since its last real update, Windows XP is no longer safe or secure.

YouTuber Eric Parker wanted to see what happens when you go online with a Windows XP computer today. Apparently, nothing good. His system was infected with malware faster than you thought possible.

Although Eric Parker’s videois already two months old, it’s currently making the rounds again due to its absurdity. After just a few minutes, Parker was able to detect malware on his computer—he caught a virus without even actively surfing the …