Operating systems
Windows 11 now runs faster and uses less memory
The Windows 11 26H2 update brings unannounced RAM optimizations that reduce RAM usage by up to 3 GB at idle. The fast app launch feature ensures... More
Android Auto receives an important update
Android Auto brings a redesigned media player with better image customization, easier access to buttons, and support for controlling audio from the browser and apps without a dedicated... More
Reinstall Windows 11 now directly from the cloud
Windows 11 brings Cloud Rebuild to reinstall your system from the cloud without using a USB stick. The tool also works on damaged systems and automatically restores drivers... More
Android 17 introduces fingerprint app locking
Google is testing built-in app locking with biometrics or a password in Android 17 QPR2 beta 3. The new feature also disables notifications and widgets, unifying security along the lines of the system ... More
Ubuntu will soon have more users on Windows than on its own system
Ubuntu is growing faster on Windows via WSL than on standalone computers. Due to the needs of AI developers, using Ubuntu within Windows could be ... More
European payment system Wero comes to Lidl online stores
The European banking sector has long been looking for ways to reduce its dependence on American financial and card giants such as Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Google Pay. One ... More
Windows search will now be faster and free of annoying ads
Microsoft is introducing a redesigned search engine in Windows 11 that eliminates ads and prioritizes local files over the web. The update is currently available to testers in the testing channel, ... More
A new operating system that brings life back to discarded computers
The new GentleOS operating system brings an interesting solution, as it offers a full graphical desktop for legendary systems from the 386 processor era, without requiring modern system requirements. More
Windows faces historic decline in popularity
The latest data from StatCounter shows that Windows' desktop market share has fallen to 56.55%, below the 60% target. Meanwhile, Linux is holding steady... More
Would you like to try out 600 operating systems?
The Virtual OS Museum (https://virtualosmuseum.org) is a comprehensive digital collection of over 1,700 different installations and over 600 operating systems for over 250 platforms, which ... More
