operating systems

At a time when the digital world feels more surveilled, prodded, and manipulated than ever, the operating system that for decades claimed to "empower every person on the planet" seems increasingly committed not to enable, but to entrap. Windows, once lauded for its flexibility and broad...

Windows finds itself at a moment of uncomfortable reckoning—one poised between its vast legacy and a growing sense of ennui, even resentment, among loyal users. Once the great disruptor, now the reluctant incumbent, Microsoft’s operating system dominates desktop computing in raw numbers, but...

In a rapidly shifting cybersecurity landscape, the importance of resilient and robust operating systems has never been greater — a truth that stands out starkly amid recent events in the Windows ecosystem. As world-leading investigative journalist Kim Zetter and Microsoft’s David Weston sat down...

Once, a well-worn 13-inch MacBook Pro finally gave up after years of loyal service, prompting its owner—a seasoned technology journalist—to consider whether Apple’s lauded M2 iPad Pro could rise as a modern replacement. On the surface, it was a battle of generational hardware: a decade-old...

For users who have grown accustomed to sticking with legacy versions of software, the world continues to evolve around them—sometimes with unforeseen and disruptive consequences. An upcoming change scheduled for March 14, 2025, is about to illustrate this reality for countless Firefox users...

As Microsoft prepares to send Windows 10 off into the digital sunset—mark your calendars for October 14, dear reader—South Korea is rolling up its cyber sleeves and setting up a comprehensive response center. This move, helmed jointly by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet &...

Numbers rarely lie, but sometimes they stagger out of the bar, tipsy and swearing they saw a unicorn. According to StatCounter—an outfit notorious for peering into the internet’s tea leaves and calling it statistics—Windows 10’s share of US web traffic has tumbled off a digital cliff. In just...

Take a moment and gaze at your Windows desktop. Maybe it's home to family photos, a few too many icons, or that one meme folder you haven't dared open since 2019. Now, imagine a ticking clock overlaying it all—a countdown not to a vacation, but to the twilight of an operating system era. Because...

Booting up my desk every morning, I'm greeted by a familiar glow: the dual-boot menu, digital Switzerland for operating systems, offering refuge to both Windows 11 and whatever Linux distribution is currently in my rotation. Yet, day after day, despite the technical parity, the shiny flourishes...

When Users Rebel: Stories of Microsoft Backlashes That Changed the Windows World Microsoft, a titan of the tech world, has always tried to steer its vast user base toward the “next big thing”—sometimes with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. But while Redmond may be home to innovation, it’s also...

Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Blunder: Why Some Ineligible Devices Got the Green Light In the fast-evolving landscape of operating systems, change is usually expected. But when it arrives as an unexpected upgrade on a device deemed unfit, chaos follows. Microsoft, a tech titan with decades of...

Windows 10 Users: The Countdown Has Begun As the clock ticks down toward the end of free Windows 11 upgrades, millions of Windows 10 users are feeling the heat. With just about six months left before key support deadlines start shifting the landscape, the pressure is on to determine whether your...

Windows 11’s role in driving market momentum was on full display in the first quarter of 2025 as global PC shipments climbed to 59 million units—a 4.8% increase over last year. Behind these numbers lurks a blend of strategic moves by vendors and rapidly evolving user demands that have helped...

Microsoft's relentless push for Windows 11—despite its glaring shortcomings—raises serious questions about long-term sustainability and user choice. The forced upgrade cycle, combined with features that alienate long-time users and create environmental and security concerns, paints a picture of...

Revitalizing Aging Windows 10 Systems with ChromeOS Flex With Windows 10 rapidly approaching its end-of-life in mid-October, many users find themselves at a crossroads. The decision is no small matter—will you switch to a new Windows 11 system, migrate to a Linux desktop, or breathe new life...

In the fast-paced world of technology, it’s not unusual to find yourself questioning whether your trusty old Microsoft computer is still the right fit for your needs. A recent segment from WRDW—a station that covers both tech trends and local news (yes, even the shocking stories that dominate...

The debate over integrating artificial intelligence directly into operating systems is heating up—and not everyone’s buying the hype. Modern tech giants are racing to embed AI features into every corner of their products, promising smarter, more intuitive systems. But are these promises rooted...

Microsoft Windows has come a long way since its humble beginnings—a time when it was known more as a DOS add-on than the operating system powerhouse we rely on today. Over the decades, Windows has evolved from its rudimentary roots into a sleek, sophisticated platform that adapts to both...

The world of laptops is as much about the operating system experience as it is about aesthetics and specs. When two devices share an identical price tag of $1,000 and outwardly similar hardware, you’d expect a level playing field. Yet, as our deep dive into Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Air and...

A Bold Leap on Your Wrist: Windows on ARM Meets Smartwatch Technology In a surprising twist that could only be described as straight out of a tech thriller, a determined developer has successfully ported Windows on ARM to a device you might normally glance at while checking the time—a...