OS Archive

Google planning to rebrand Android Wear operating system as Wear OS

Google has hinted it might be rebranding Android Wear — the operating system (OS) that is designed for smartwatches and other wearables — to

New indie project could lead to a bunch of Wear OS smartwatch competitors

Soon, there could be a number of indie operating systems for your smartwatch, sprouting from an open-source code project launched last week.

Chrome OS is almost ready to replace Android on tablets

Google’s latest Chrome update, version 64, is now making its way to Chromebooks with a number of much-needed, tablet-focused features. Those include a new

Android vs iOS: which mobile OS is right for you?

Verdict While Android isn’t without its benefits – including a level of versatility and customisation options that Apple can’t match – iOS’

Microsoft is building a ‘modern’ version of Windows 10 for PCs with Windows Core OS

ast September, I wrote about “Windows Core OS” (WCOS for short,) an internal project at Microsoft that aims to turn Windows 10 into

Jide’s Remix OS, a desktop fork of Android, is being killed off

It was a fun ride while it lasted, Jide. The company that promised the ultimate desktop fork of Android — complete with

Windows 10 enterprise updating explained – branches, rings, and the OS as a service

Are you an admin or power user who feels slightly confused by the detail underpinning Microsoft’s Windows 10 updating and patching plans?

Subgraph OS: A secure Linux for the non-technical user?

If you’ve ever had to configure an SELinux (Security Enhanced Linux) kernel security module without the guidance of an administrator, you’ll understand why this recentinterview

Should you upgrade to Windows 10? How Microsoft’s OS could be good for you

Is Windows 10 for you? Well, there’s a better chance that it brings something to your life than not, whether you use

How to set up Raspberry Pi 3 with a Mac: Use Mac OS X to install the Raspbian operating system

The Raspberry Pi is a superb microcomputer designed to help people learn about computing. Rather than a fully contained computer, like the