I was privileged to byline the cover story of the last print issue of PC Magazine, the Windows 7 review, and I’ve witnessed every Microsoft win and misstep up to the latest Windows 11.

Even if you don't use a PC, you probably know about the Blue Screen of Death (or BSOD). This iconic error screen has been a core component of Windows since the OS ...

However, as this update is mandatory, it will automatically start installing in Windows once you check for updates. To make this more manageable, you can schedule a time when your computer is ...

The rise of the personal computer ... screen capabilities, making them ideal for both home and office use. The integration of tablets and PCs The line between PCs and tablets has blurred in recent ...

My goal is to capture a desktop screen but I am unable to do that because I am limited to only capturing open programs using desktopCapturer.getSources({ types: ['window'] ...

On this day in 1985, Microsoft unveiled its leap into the graphical user interface world with Windows 1.0, a piece of ...

Tablets and smartphones were taking over the world and the PC was dying, so Windows needed to be more compatible with tablets. It tried to make the Windows desktop a better fit for the emerging ...

The update will be available to eligible devices starting soon, but you can get its wallpapers early. Here you can download HyperOS 2.0 Wallpapers. Xiaomi revealed everything about the HyperOS 2.0 ...

Thank you so much for helping us close out our 2024 fundraiser. With your support, we'll accomplish even more in 2025. Have a wonderful New Year, and enjoy the archive! By submitting, you agree to ...

Microsoft released its first OS, Windows 1.0 back in 1985. However, the first few versions of the operating system did not have the desktop screen that we all know today. Microsoft brought out the ...

The jaded old vulture behind the Reg FOSS desk suspects this is due to the fact that a lot of Linux users tend to be keyboard warriors who do a lot of their computing in a collection of ...

Like you, sometimes we loved it, and sometimes we didn't. Let's take it back to MS-DOS to see how Windows has evolved. PC hardware is nice, but it’s not much use without innovative software.