operating systems

No matter what advances we make in operating systems, there is one moment that unites every user, from the casual browser to the hardcore sysadmin: the instant an unexpected, fatal error splashes across the screen, ending an otherwise productive computing session. These so-called “Screens of...

Here are the key points from the Daily Express article "Windows 11 still can't beat Windows 10 but worrying deadline may soon change that": Main Points: Windows 10 is still the most widely used desktop OS, now with a 53.19% market share, while Windows 11 has 43.22%. Windows 10's market share...

Recent data from Statcounter indicates a notable shift in the adoption rates of Microsoft's operating systems. As of May 2025, Windows 11's market share has declined to 43.22%, down from 43.72% in April, while Windows 10 has experienced a slight increase, rising to 53.19% from 52.93% in the same...

When a week spent troubleshooting an uncooperative Windows 11 PC leads to newfound affection for the simple, steadfast Chromebook, it’s clear that the choice of operating system can shape not just productivity, but your peace of mind. This experience—marked by endless driver conflicts, failed...

Microsoft’s latest push to make Windows 11 a more intelligent, adaptive, and seamless environment for users is manifesting in powerful ways with the release of Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) to the Beta Channel. In a world where operating systems are the nerve center of daily...

Once considered the very benchmark of stability and elegance in desktop computing, Windows 7 is now widely deemed a relic of the past amid a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Back in its heyday, Windows 7 won over critics and users alike with its reliable performance, intuitive interface...

In a move emblematic of the evolving relationship between Microsoft and the open-source community, Fedora Linux has officially joined the array of distributions available through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. This noteworthy milestone, widely reported and confirmed by trusted...

For generations of PC enthusiasts, the Windows upgrade cycle was as predictable as sunrise: a new operating system would drop, users would size up their hardware, and an older computer that met—or at least survived—the minimum requirements would soldier on. If things chugged, perhaps a RAM...

For Huawei and the global tech community, the intersection of Windows 11 and HarmonyOS PCs marks a new chapter in the ongoing evolution of the desktop ecosystem. With the end of formal Windows licensing for many Chinese manufacturers, the prospect of running Microsoft’s flagship OS on HarmonyOS...

Huawei’s bold foray into the world of desktop operating systems has culminated in the official launch of HarmonyOS PC—a platform ambitiously designed to challenge the longstanding dominance of Microsoft Windows, particularly within China’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. As the global...

Huawei’s ambitious push to expand HarmonyOS from mobile devices to personal computers signals a bold new frontier in the global operating system race—a space long dominated by Windows and macOS. With HarmonyOS 5 positioned as an alternative that might soon appear on desktops and laptops, the...

Huawei’s dramatic shift in strategy, marked by the official debut of HarmonyOS as a desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows on its laptops, signals a profound transformation in the global operating system landscape. Once aligned closely with Western tech giants, Huawei now finds itself at the...

In the ongoing rivalry between Linux and Windows, much of the public discussion revolves around features that Linux lacks compared to its Redmond-based counterpart. From streamlined driver support to user interface polish, Windows often sets the pace for mainstream expectations. But not every...

From the evolutionary cycles of operating systems to the subtle sequencing of user experiences, the Start menu has always been the heartbeat of Microsoft's desktop philosophy. The recent revelation that Microsoft is bringing direct app installation to the Windows 11 Start menu marks yet another...

The story of Windows is etched not just in its codebase but in the digital relics it drags into every new epoch—none quite as emblematic as the quietly persistent 12 KB moricons.dll. Nestled deep within the arteries of every modern Windows installation—even on the sleekest 64-bit machines—this...

Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...

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...