This week's IT roundup includes Microsoft stopping all support of the still popular XP operating system, five steps to transform IT and the new threat of attacks on Android's devices.

Experts question Microsoft's decision to retire XP

Microsoft is drawing a line in the sand for Windows XP support in April 2014, at which time they will stop offering support for XP but experts suggest Microsoft will have to continue to support the OS.

This week's IT Roundup highlights Google Chrome's new do-not-track setting, Intel's futuristic approach for doing away with passwords, desktop operating systems install base, and virus-infected PCs on the factory floor.