Operating Systems

The X Elite benchmarks send a message to PC shoppers. "Arm processors for Windows PCs are not a compromise any longer. They are up there with the best processors," said Phil Solis, research director for connectivity and smartphone semiconductors at IDC.

Buying a new computer can be a daunting task. This primer will guide you to making an informed decision, saving money, and ensuring a more productive and satisfying computing experience.

The Apple Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,499, won't be available until next year but promises to usher in a new era of "spatial computing."

Microsoft is at the forefront of turning users into programmers with its efforts to place increasing AI capability into Windows, Office, and the Microsoft Store.

Every six months or so, I re-evaluate the configuration of my home office workstation for improvements and enhancements. Admittedly, my specific requirements skew to the higher end of what the typical home office worker needs. I conduct a video podcast every week and need simultaneous and convenient...

Last week, I wrote about my longing for Windows users to have the same robust experience that macOS users have for accessing iMessage on their Mac devices. Intel's Unison app, now available on select Intel Evo-certified laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Acer -- and presumably more Windows laptops in the ...

Given the impact of persistent inflation on IT spending, Microsoft's cloud-based operating system Windows 365 may soon become much more appealing. The revenue impact of this could be devastating for traditional PC makers.

The ability to run Windows on a Mac is one of the most unheralded stories in the PC space and deserves more attention. This convenience attribute falls into the category of "How did I live without this capability?"

Previously, you could only get Tuxedo OS pre-installed on the company's line of computers. Now anyone can try it as a separate distro, making good on its mission statement to have Linux accessible to the general public.