operating systems

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...

A quiet revolution is underway in the operating system realm. If you’ve grown weary of Windows 11’s sometimes sluggish updates and conventional design, you might want to turn your curious gaze toward something a bit more avant-garde. Enter AerynOS—a Linux distribution that emerges from the...

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...

Switching from Microsoft Windows 11 to Linux has been likened to the monumental voyage of Christopher Columbus as he embarked on his expedition across the unknown seas. This comparison, while initially intriguing, reveals multifaceted implications, both positive and negative, that any user...

Windows 11’s rise is more than just a numbers game—it signals a fundamental shift in how we look at the Windows ecosystem as a whole. With Windows 11’s market share now at 42.66% and growing by about 4.53% according to recent Statcounter data, it’s hard to ignore that the era of Windows 10 is...

From macOS Back to Windows 11: The Features That Remain Unforgettable In a world where operating systems continually evolve, finding the perfect tool for work becomes as challenging as choosing the right smartphone in a saturated market. As a longtime Windows user—with roots tracing back to the...

Both macOS and Windows 11 have won legions of fans over the years, but even these tech titans aren’t immune to design missteps. When you scrutinize their core functionalities, certain quirks emerge that can disrupt even a seasoned power user’s workflow. In this article, we take a deep dive into...