Microsoft fixes Windows 11 encryption bug that can lead to corrupted data
Only some CPU series were affected
Operating system articles
You can now turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook with the public release of ChromeOS Flex
May even prove useful in some enterprise situations
Native CD ripping returns to Windows 11 in latest Insider build
Microsoft's latest update to the Dev Channel focuses on fixes, the Media Player and Camera app
Valve could optimize SteamOS for the GPD Win Max 2 gaming handheld
Valve potentially helping other handheld PCs
China has a renewed plan to make a homegrown OS that could replace the need for Windows
The country wants the open source community to pitch in
Google's iOS app for switching to Android is now compatible with all Android 12 phones
Switch to Android had been previously limited to Google Pixels
Microsoft will soon start warning Windows 8.1 users about looming end-of-support date
Support for Windows 8.1 ends on January 10, 2023
Microsoft's internal rollout of Windows 11 took five weeks, a massive 190,000 devices were upgraded worldwide
An undisclosed number didn't meet the requirements though and are still running Windows 10
One survey says Windows 11 adoption hasn't even surpassed Windows XP yet
Other sources disagree, but Windows 11's adoption might still be slowing down
Some iPhone users say iOS 15.4 update is killing their battery life
Not a feature that people want
Dual Booting: Windows and Ubuntu
Dual booting is a great way to get the best of both worlds of Windows and Linux. It's relatively straightforward and it's a great opportunity to learn more about computers and how software works.
Unsupported Windows 11 devices could soon get a desktop watermark
Microsoft is testing the warning
Google wants you to try Chrome OS on your old PC or Mac
A lightweight OS may offer your dusty old machine a new lease of life
Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit finally exits beta, available for download
Raspberry Pi OS is a free operating system based on Debian, optimized for Raspberry Pi hardware. This latest version offers 64-bit support and is available for all Pi 3, 4, and Zero 2 boards.
Microsoft: Windows needs a minimum of 8 hours online to update successfully
The reason a device is not "fully up to date"
Apple begins iOS 15.4 public beta rollout with a long list of new features, including Face ID with a mask
The feature-rich release follows hot on the heels of iOS 15.3
Microsoft's first big Windows 11 update lands in February
Windows 11 is off to a better start than Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing a redesigned Task Manager to Windows 11
A tab-free Task Manager
Google looks to improve connectivity between Android and Windows
Google has big plans for Android this year
Android 13 "Tiramisu" set to bring improved battery management, per-app language settings and opt-in notifications
Leaked screenshots confirm Google is working on these features for its next major Android update
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
Microsoft already launched an update to address the vulnerability, but it wasn't enough to solve the issue
Android 10 is the most popular version of Google's OS, but Android 11 isn't far behind
Some devices are still running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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).
