The oldest release of MS-DOS precursor 86-DOS is now available for download
The forefather of the PC DOS prompt can be tested in ancient computer kit simulators
Operating system articles
Valve ends Steam support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
No more updates for old OS users
Google fixes critical Android flaw that could be exploited to hack your phone remotely
A total of 85 security vulnerabilities were patched in the December 2023 Android security bulletin
Kali Linux 2023.4 adds Raspberry Pi 5 support
Kali Linux's last release for the year adds Vagrant offerings to Hyper-V, Raspberry Pi 5 support, an updated UI to GNOME 45, and various new network tools.
Windows 12 could be released as soon as June 2024, dropping alongside new "AI PCs"
A new era for home PCs or is it overblown hype?
Tiny11, a compact custom version of Windows 11, is now even smaller and offers more features
A fully serviceable operating system with just the core Windows experience
Non-profit group begs Microsoft to extend support for Windows 10
Redmond shouldn't condemn so many PCs to an early junkyard fate
Windows 11 is now installed on 400 million active devices
Windows 11 is exceeding expectations
Apple is developing a system to update iPhones while they're still in the box
Apple could tap into MagSafe to power the feature
Microsoft plans to kill VBScript in future Windows releases
Yet another traditional Windows technology will soon bite the dust, because reasons
Intel might have slipped that Windows 12 is indeed coming next year
Company CFO sees benefits of a coming "Windows Refresh"
Android 14 is now available, starting with Google Pixel phones
Coming to other Android phones later this year
Windows 11 still lags Windows 10 in overall market share
Windows 10 remains the most widely adopted desktop OS by a wide margin
Apple macOS Sonoma is now available: new interactive widgets and an enhanced focus on gaming
Available to download now
Apple will release iOS 17 on September 18, macOS Sonoma rolls out on September 26
Apple's next-gen operating systems were announced at WWDC 2023
Google gives Android a makeover with updated logo and alternative bugdroids
The mascot has some interesting new looks
Windows 11 apps, including Paint, expected to receive AI features
Paint is moving with the times
Windows 11 23H2 update announced, meanwhile Insider build adds system repair and TPM troubleshooter
Also: Rust in the Windows kernel gets previewed
Windows 11 shown running on just 176 MB of RAM
Spoiler -- it's not exactly a cure for the Windows 11 obesity problem
Windows 12 rumored to arrive in fall 2024 with a floating taskbar and a focus on AI
Just as Windows 11 gains popularity
Microsoft hints that Windows 11 could become a fully cloud-based subscription service
Expect Linux installs to suddenly increase
Raspberry Pi OS now runs on Linux kernel 6.1 LTS
Linux 6.1 LTS is now the default kernel on Raspberry Pi OS 2023-05-03, while also featuring updated components including a new 64-bit Mathematica build, Chromium 113, RealVNC and VLC.
Windows 12 will be a different, modular monster with faster updates, AI integrations, and more
Rumor mill: Windows 12 is all but confirmed at this point, with several hints about what we can expect from the next major Microsoft release. One possibility is a faster update cadence than Windows 11. A more modular OS with components that will live on several different partitions is also rumored. New capabilities could also make the operating system easier to manage on lower-end devices, while offering users the full spectrum of app compatibility with seamless updates.
Does Android need saving? If yes, here's how to do it.
Fragmentation is only one of many issues with the popular OS