As the battle for smartphone operating-system supremacy rages on (and some would argue it's already over with Apple's iOS and Google's Android on top), it's worth noting that such power-grabs are as ...

I, being a die-hard fan of the Windows OS, have seldom opted for any other operating system so far. However, this is my choice. In reality, there are several other alternative operating systems to the ...

Various versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system have existed since the 1980s. While the operating system got its start on personal computers, today, versions of Windows are available for a ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the source ...

The Steam Hardware & Software Survey results show that Windows 10's market share has dropped by 3.07%, almost the same amount that Windows 11's share has grown. This suggests that more PC gamers are ...

The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

With cybersecurity threats on the rise and data breaches occurring almost every week, it’s natural to ask: What is the most secure operating system (OS)? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t ...

Retro gaming is having a huge revival right now, with hardware emulating classic consoles so you can use original cartridges, ...