Windows 7 users start to decline as Windows 10 reaches all-time high
Is the end in sight for the old OS?
Operating system articles
Windows 10 will start automatically removing problem-causing updates
But only those that affect a system's startup
Windows 10 hits 800 million installs, likely to reach one billion milestone this year
Microsoft says the OS has the highest customer satisfaction in Windows' history
Report confirms that Microsoft is developing a stripped-down 'Windows Lite' OS
It's being developed for dual-screen devices
Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
We recently experienced an installation of Windows 10 with system files that were totally corrupt. After attempting typical repair options, we used a Windows 10 ISO to perform an in-place upgrade, reinstalling Windows 10 while preserving even the software you have installed.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 test build previewing a ton of new features
Sandbox mode, sleek Start menu, and Kaomoji support ᐠ( ᐛ )ᐟ
Windows To Go: How to Install and Run Windows 10 from a USB Drive
Did you know that a full copy of Windows can be installed and run from a USB drive? Microsoft introduced "Windows To Go" with Windows 8 Enterprise and has continued supporting the feature in Windows 10, which can be kept on a pen drive in your pocket as a portable operating system.
Microsoft extends paid Windows 7 support until 2023
Delaying the inevitable for a bit longer
How to Create a Windows 10 Virtual Machine with VMware Player and VirtualBox
Having a virtual machine on-hand can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as testing software or tweaks in a sandboxed environment that is separate from your primary operating system. A virtual machine can also help you to run older software that doesn't work with your new operating system, or simply exploring a new operating system altogether.
Refresh Windows 10 to its default state in a few clicks, keeping your files and settings
If you've been thinking about reinstalling Windows 10 because of stability issues, driver errors, malware infections, software bloat or any issues with your system, it may come as great news that Microsoft has built in a simple method of reinstalling the operating system without deleting your user settings or data.
Strong iPhone sales help iOS grow its US market share, but Android still ahead
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have proved more popular than expected
Windows 10 S will become a "mode" of Windows 10 next year
The standalone OS' days are numbered
Windows 10 surpasses Windows 7 in global market share according to StatCounter
A significant milestone for the Redmond-based company
Apple will focus on performance and quality in iOS 12
Some planned iOS features are being pushed back until 2019
Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS is being tested on the Pixelbook
Fuchsia still likely has years of development time ahead of it
Opinion: Rethinking software
Is software eating the world, or are services eating software?
Running Linux on a Chromebook: How to install & get the best of both worlds
Although Chrome OS is competent at handling web-based workloads, by design it's light on features compared to a full desktop operating system, which is presumably where many of its users are coming from. Fortunately, if you're on Google's operating system and wish it was a little more flexible, it's possible to install a fully functional copy of Linux on many Chrome devices.
Rufus 2.17 adds support for Debian 9 live ISOs
Rufus comes highly recommended as a tool for creating bootable USB drives. It's easy to use and very versatile, available for Windows and Linux, this latest version adds support for Debian 9 live ISOs, among other things.
A Year Later, You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free
Although Microsoft concluded its free Windows 10 upgrade program over a year ago, the company has yet to close some loopholes that were opened for folks running Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. If you thought about taking advantage of the promotion but never got around to it, there's nothing stopping you from downloading a free copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft's servers.
Tails OS 3.0 offers new features, improved security
Tails is one of my favorite operating systems. It's a great platform if you're looking to transition from Windows to Linux, plus it offers top notch privacy features and tools out of the box. Among the main improvements in Tails 3.0 (based on Debian 9) we find a new startup and shutdown experience, a lot of polish to the desktop, security improvements, and key upgrades to the included software. You can download here and read the complete release notes.
