Does Linux Use Less RAM Than Windows?
It depends. Windows and Linux may not use RAM in exactly the same way, but they are ultimately doing the same thing. So which one uses less RAM?
5 Tips That Make Switching to Linux From Windows Easy
There are many reasons to migrate from Windows to Linux. For instance, Linux might offer a lightweight environment. If you're tired of Windows and want a change, switching to Linux should be easy.
Microsoft Eases Your Windows 10 Privacy Concerns
Ahead of the release of the Creators Update, Microsoft is addressing people's privacy concerns regarding Windows 10. But will this be enough to appease privacy advocates?
Wine Programs Not Working? Try These Steps
Wine gives Linux users the the ability to run Windows software and can aid in switching operating systems. But it isn't, so what can you do to ensure your Windows software runs in Linux?
You Can Now Stream 4K Netflix on Windows 10
Netflix is finally offering 4K streaming on Windows 10. Unfortunately the list of requirements is so long that probably only a handful of people qualify.
Windows Updates Are Set to Get Less Annoying
Under the new system, Windows 10 updates should be smaller in size, be downloaded more efficiently, and put less strain on your system resources. A change you probably won't even notice.
Microsoft Stops Selling Windows 7 & Windows 8.1
Microsoft is no longer selling Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 licenses to OEMs. This effectively means that Windows 10 is the only version of Windows available to the companies building new PCs.
Google Just Outed an Unpatched Windows Vulnerability
Google has disclosed a 0-day vulnerability in Windows which is currently unpatched and being actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft is, unsurprisingly, none too happy with this situation.
Microsoft Outplays Apple With the iMac-Beating Surface Studio
Microsoft has announced new hardware in the form of its first all-in-one PC. The Surface Studio is essentially an iMac (but better), and aimed at people with lots of money to spare.
Microsoft Unveils the Windows 10 'Creators Update'
The Windows 10 Creators Update, as unveiled today by Microsoft, is free, packed full of features, and landing on your PC in "early 2017". Let's find out what it's all about...
Using Windows? Beware This New Tech Support Scam
There's a new tech support scam doing the rounds, and this one fools users into thinking their computer has crashed. Which is ingeniously evil, it has to be said.
The Microsoft Surface Isn't Such a Joke After All
When Microsoft first unveiled the Surface, people laughed at this iPad-wannabe. And yet four years on, business is booming. No, seriously, stop laughing!
Run Android Apps on Windows With Remix OS Player
Want to run Android apps on Windows? Meet Remix OS Player, a virtualized desktop version of Android that runs almost any Android app.
PlayStation Now on PC: Is It Worth It?
Sony's PS Now game streaming service is available for Windows PCs! But is it worth the subscription price for PC gamers? Here's what you'll get!
Use Both Windows and a Mac? Use These Tweaks and Work Smarter
If you're always switching back and forth between platforms, consider making some basic tweaks to your Mac's setup so that its behavior mirrors that of your Windows PC.
Is Linux Finally Good Enough to Replace Windows?
Recent figures show that Linux desktop usage has reached 2%, it's highest yet. Does this mean Linux has reached a point where it can replace Windows and Mac OS X for the average user?
This Is Why We Hate Windows Update
The way Windows Update currently forces Windows 10 upgrades and updates on you is bad. Gavin examines what makes all of us hate Windows Update and what you can do against it.
Get Paid to Hack a Chromebook, Sony Prices PlayStation VR at $399... [Tech News Digest]
Hack a Chromebook for $100k, buy PlayStation VR for $399, be sure to type URLs correctly, switch from HERE Maps to Windows Maps, and listen to Anonymous launch "total war" on Donald Trump.
Windows 10 Update Delayed to 2017, Skype Translates Arabic... [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft delays Windows 10 update to 2017, Skype adds Arabic to Translator, Google opens Project Fi up to everyone, The Internet Archive brings the Apple II back to life, and teens react (badly) to Windows 95.
Twitter Wants To Be Facebook, Selfies Really Can Kill You... [Tech News Digest]
Twitter desperately wants to be Facebook, how selfies kill more people than sharks, Microsoft fixes InPrivate Edge browsing, a collection of Windows 3.1 shareware, and how Star Wars: The Force Awakens should have ended.