Operating system articles
Microsoft: Windows needs a minimum of 8 hours online to update successfully
Apple begins iOS 15.4 public beta rollout with a long list of new features, including Face ID with a mask
Microsoft's first big Windows 11 update lands in February
Microsoft is bringing a redesigned Task Manager to Windows 11
Google looks to improve connectivity between Android and Windows
Android 13 "Tiramisu" set to bring improved battery management, per-app language settings and opt-in notifications
How to Make Windows 11 Look and Feel More Like Windows 10
If you've made the jump to Windows 11, chances are you won't like some of the changes made to the Taskbar, Start Menu, and File Explorer. However you can fix many of these with a few tweaks and tools.
Explainer: What is a File System?
There are many different ways to organize files and directories in a computer, but in the abstract of how that happens at the hardware and OS level is typically assigned to the file system. This is how it works.
New zero-day vulnerability in Windows Installer affects all versions of Microsoft's OS
Android 10 is the most popular version of Google's OS, but Android 11 isn't far behind
Intel Alder Lake: Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Performance
After reviewing all 12th-gen Intel Core CPUs, today we're taking a look at how these new processors compare when using Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows 11 running VBS (Virtualization-Based Security).
Microsoft is reverting Windows 11's BSoD from black to blue
5 Windows File Explorer Alternatives You Should Try
The Windows File Explorer hasn't fundamentally changed over the years, but luckily there are many better alternatives that are available for free, or at least to try. We check out some of the best of them.
We're not in Ubuntu Anymore: The Linux Distros You've (Probably) Never Heard About Before
Unlike Windows and macOS, there is a world of Linux distributions to experience. Ubuntu is a good and popular recommendation, but if you're curious what else there's out there, here is a quick guide.
Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 Performance Test: Gaming, Application & Storage Benchmarks
Today we're talking our first real look at Windows 11 performance with some Intel Core processors. First, to see how much difference there is when compared to Windows 10, but also to establish a baseline for testing Alder Lake in a few weeks. That should be exciting.