Modern operating systems are all far more secure than their historic counterparts, but which operating system is the safest? That somewhat depends on how you use it — no operating system is “safe” if ...

I've seen many a Windows-themed Linux distribution come and go. I've also seen my fair share of Windows-like Linux ...

Do you think Linux is an alternative, hobbyist operating system? Ha! Linux is mainstream. If you’re looking for the next niche OS, you’ll need to dive deep into the cracks and crevices: passion ...

These days if you’re using a desktop computer you’re probably running Windows, although there’s also a good chance you’re using OS X or maybe Chrome OS or one of a number of GNU/Linux distributions.

Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s Mac operating systems have inspired truly prodigious amounts of adulation and horror on the part of computer users for about three decades now. Those of us who love ...

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First, we are going to change the boot order as without doing so, the computer will boot from an empty hard drive or another source. So this step ensures that the computer boots from the installation ...

You’ll all be familiar with the PC, the ubiquitous x86-powered workhorse of desktop and portable computing. All modern PCs are descendants of the original from IBM, the model 5150 which made its debut ...

Is it time for you to dump Windows XP, or maybe to abandon Windows altogether? Windows 8 has improved significantly with the 8.1 upgrade. Nevertheless, for many users, Windows 8’s modern-style ...