Operating Systems

Apple promises faster performance for older phones, plus improvements in augmented reality, Siri, FaceTime and more.

More than three-quarters of the admins surveyed want Microsoft to release feature upgrades just once a year – or even once every other year. One admin decried an upgrade pace that 'never ends.'

Look for Near Share to debut in the spring 2018 feature update to Windows 10, AKA Redstone 4.

But Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs must still contain approved antivirus to receive post-Spectre/Meltdown patches.

Android smartphone and tablet owners tend to be slightly more loyal to their brand than do Apple iOS device users.

What is Windows Hello? Microsoft’s biometrics security system explained, Windows Hello is a biometrics-based technology that enables Windows 10 users to authenticate secure access to their devices, apps, online services and networks with just a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition. The sign-in mechanism is essentially an alternative to passwords …

What you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4051963, released Nov. 20, 2017

With 'Subscription Activation,' Microsoft lets enterprise IT do away with the old wipe-and-image OS deployment method and use an automatic-on-reboot upgrade scheme to morph Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise

Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld magazine.

Want Windows 10 to run faster? Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.

With Fall Creators Update, the devil is in the details, including noteworthy name changes, deployment timing, quick availability and the number of versions stored on a single .iso image.

The developer is telling companies there have been 'too few' participants in its OS testing program.