Get step-by-step instructions for determining the operating system (OS) version on your devices and why it is so important to keep the OS updated.

Teaching little kids to use computers is a great idea, but the thought of exposing innocent minds to the drek that flies across the Internet is enough to make a sane parent think about relocating to ...

These operating systems treat extra features the way budget airlines treat legroom.

Age verification started with porn and social media. Now, governments are passing laws requiring operating systems to collect your age before you can use your computer at all.

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

A NeXTcube computer running the NeXTSTEP operating system. Simon Claessen / Flickr Today marks the 35th anniversary of the launch of NeXTSTEP, a computer operating system launched by Steve Jobs during ...

If you've been feeling like Windows has slowly stopped working for you, you're not imagining it. The OS you grew up with has been quietly shifting its priorities, and what you're left with doesn't ...