Operating system articles

Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade

Google is working on Android-based "Aluminium OS" to replace ChromeOS on laptops

Windows just turned 40: What was the original project name of Windows 1.0?

Microsoft says Windows is becoming an agentic OS, but users simply hate the idea

Sounding off: Microsoft has often talked about turning Windows into an agentic OS, despite serious reservations from many quarters. Most Windows users are unhappy with the idea of AI taking greater control of their PCs, and they are once again making it clear to Redmond that they are not on board with the company's plans.

After a decade of frustration, Microsoft finally fixes "Update and shut down" Windows bug

Why it matters: The "Update and shut down" option in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is meant to do just that – install any updates in the queue and then shut down your machine afterwards. In theory, the feature could be incredibly handy at the end of the work day or after a late night of gaming. By the next morning, your system should be loaded with the latest patches and ready for another session. In practice, however, it did not work like that.

Nine out of ten Windows games can now run on Linux, data shows

Game On: Compatibility between gaming applications and Linux operating systems keeps improving. According to recent statistics, most players can now expect to run the majority of their gaming sessions on an open source operating system. Only a few stubborn exceptions are still resisting this new reality.

ROG Xbox Ally X runs faster on Linux than Windows, early testing reveals

Commodore offers Windows 10 users an alternative with Linux-based Vision OS

Windows 10 support ends today, but security updates are still available for one more year

The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security updates, or technical assistance. However, all Windows 10 PCs will remain fully functional for now, and most apps and services are expected to continue supporting the legacy OS for at least a while longer.

Windows 11 25H2 begins rollout, but most users won't notice much

Editor's take: After spending a few months in the preview phase, Windows 11 25H2 is now being rolled out to all eligible PCs. Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version as the best way to stay current, but most users will likely find the upgrade underwhelming.

Amazon's new budget Fire TV stick ditches Fire OS for Vega OS

Windows 95 developers didn't have enough time to give the OS its own setup program

Windows 10 users in Europe will receive extended security updates for free

Rufus adds dark mode, ISO export, modern secure boot support

Kali Linux 2025.3 released with ten new hacking tools

Performance and design complaints mount after iOS 26's Liquid Glass launch

Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI

Microsoft adds Bing internet speed test to Windows 11 preview

Microsoft releases Windows 11 25H2 ISO ahead of October rollout

Nearly half of all desktop PCs now run Windows 11, Chrome widens lead in browsers

Windows 11 25H2 enters release preview with stable, incremental changes

Apple issues emergency update to fix zero-day exploit in iPhone and macOS

Which modern OS was the first to add system-wide dark mode?

Windows 10 extended security updates now require a Microsoft account

Windows 2030: Microsoft predicts agentic AI OS will replace mouse and keyboard

Forward-looking: What will Windows look like in five years? Unsurprisingly, Microsoft believes that AI will play an integral role. The company has published a video called Windows 2030 Vision in which it foresees the default interaction method with the OS being natural language. Microsoft says this will make "mousing around and keyboarding around and typing" in 2030 feel as alien as using DOS does to Gen Z today.