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 ...

In the System window, you will find information about your computer, including the operating system version. The information displayed will include the Windows edition, system type (32-bit or 64 ...

But operating systems have been traveling in the exact opposite direction, away from unity and simplicity. Today, most users’ documents are distributed over many computers (often three “main ...

The operating system (OS) is the backbone of your computer. If the OS is compromised, attackers can take over your computer -- or crash it. Now researchers have developed an efficient system that ...

Called ZARDOS, the operating system is built to run on an Arduino MEGA although a smaller version is available for the Uno. The Arduino is connected by a serial cable to the Minitel terminal.

FreeNAS: Enterprise-Grade RAID Support FreeNAS is a very popular home server operating system. While it will work for a simple home server, it's really more geared toward the advanced crowd—to ...

Trusted operating systems seal up systems vulnerabilities like never before. But the complexity of the systems can lead even experienced administrators to create more problems than they solve. For ...

Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 in October. If your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, you still have options.

Take your entire operating system on your flash drive with the excellent portable operating systems you'll find inside this week's Hive Five. Photo by Marcin Wichary.

The end of Windows 10 is causing more than just a little frustration. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive practices and a major ...