That big old hard drive in your computer? Google says you don’t need it anymore. The company is also betting you won't need that Windows, Macintosh or Linux stuff either. No, Google wants you to ...

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 ...

The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.

Embedded system developers have a wide range of operating systems available to them today. Of course, the most straightforward operating system is to have no operating system! However, many systems ...

The desktop operating system is dead as a major profit center, and Apple just delivered the obituary. Amid a slew of incremental improvements to its iPad tablets and MacBook laptops, Apple today ...

If you are considering which is the best operating system for your Raspberry Pi project or to use the mini PC as an everyday computer. The Raspberry Pi OS is the go-to for many. It’s the official ...

I love old technology as much as the next techno-geezer, but come on, it wasn’t all wonder and goodness. After we’re done reminiscing about the good old days of operating systems, let’s reflect on the ...