Get step-by-step instructions for determining the operating system (OS) version on your devices and why it is so important to keep the OS updated.

Operating systems are the invisible engines behind every computer, smartphone, and smart device, yet many people take them ...

Why is my computer not detecting the operating system? Your Windows device may not detect the operating system if there’s a misconfiguration in the system’s BIOS or a defective hard drive.

Patrick Marshall answers questions about how to find out if you have a pirated version of a Windows operating system and how secure are VPNs.

Trusted operating systems seal up systems vulnerabilities like never before. But the complexity of the systems can lead even experienced administrators to create more problems than they solve. For ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the ...

Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 in October. If your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, you still have options.

Boston College supports both Mac and Windows computers. Chromebooks and Tablets may not be the right choice for your primary computer on campus.