Operating system

Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview has been available for a few weeks now, and if you want to get a feel for what's coming but don't have an extra PC to install it on, installing it on a virtual machine is a hassle free way to give the new features a test drive.

Microsoft recently released the first iteration of its new operating system to the public in the form of Windows 10 Technical Preview. Here's a look at how to install it as well as check out the current new features you can expect when the final version is released.

With so many tech devices in our lives these days, it's important to stay on top of maintenance that needs to be done periodically on your Windows PC and other devices to keep things running smoothly. Here's a look at some tasks that should really be carried out regularly.

The Google Chromebook is gaining in popularity and market share, due in large part to their affordability and ease of use. This means there will be many new users unfamiliar with the devices. We've got a few tips that can help you get the most out of your new Chromebook.

Whether you love it or hate it, Windows 8 keeps moving forward. Windows 8.1 added a lot of features and interface improvements to the first iteration. Another update is coming that Microsoft is calling it Windows 8.1 Update 1. And it makes the Start screen easier to use with a mouse and keyboard.

Keepod is an initiative designed to improve access to digital tools in developing countries. It is an operating system that can be loaded onto a USB drive, which is then plugged into any PC. The team is raising funds for a pilot run in the Mathare slum in Nairobi, Kenya.

While there is no formal ceremony or rite of passage, it seems clear to me that 2013 was the year that Android finally came of age as a fully mature mobile OS to power the world. Rather than a fancy coronation ceremony, let's take a look back at the highlights of the past 12 months in Android.

After months of anticipation, Android 4.4 KitKat was finally released on Halloween in the United States. Gizmag's Eric Mack has spent the past few weeks integrating the new mobile operating system into his daily routine and has this review.

If you're currently running Windows 7 and want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, the process is relatively easy using Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant utility. However, there are a few things you need to know before going ahead with the upgrade.

When Windows 8 was released last October it didn't receive a lot of fanfare. But this year Microsoft is making several changes to the operating system with version 8.1 and a lot of them are for the better. Here's a look at some tips and tricks for using new features in Windows 8.1.

Now Computing has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring its StormFly operating-system-on-a-wristband to market.

Researchers in China are aiming to take the operating system (OS) to the cloud with TransOS, a cross-platform, cloud-based OS.