An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function. Operating systems can be found on almost any device that contains a computer — from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.
It’s looking more likely that Apple’s iPhone 6 will have a 4.7-inch display with 1704 x 960 resolution. So what might that look like? Here’s a side by side comparison of… Read more »
In the coming weeks, attention will certainly turn towards what new OS features Apple has in store at WWDC. Here are a few features that have either been forgotten or somehow… Read more »
Nearly three months since the last update, Apple(s aapl) released OS X version 10.9.3 on Thursday. According to Apple’s own support page detailing the changes, the software provides a better 4K scaling experience on both… Read more »
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Although the full HD Samsung Chromebook 2 was delayed until later this month, the first hands-on thoughts of the device are appearing on Computerworld. We discuss that and other Chrome news… Read more »
Google(s goog) pushed out an update to its iOS(s appl) Google Search app on Tuesday, bringing the version number up to 4.0. The update improves Google’s voice search, which now recognizes natural language such… Read more »
We saw LG’s Lifeband Touch at January’s Consumer Electronics Show and it’s finally going on sale. Expect to see it on retail shelves later this month in the U.S., along with… Read more »
Watching your favorite television channel may not be possible using the Apple TV, but using an app from Apple’s iOS App Store may prove to be a more likely scenario, if… Read more »
Google’s long-term Chrome strategy to take over your desktop is making more progression. Chrome can now associate local Mac files with Google Chrome apps in the Finder if you have Chrome… Read more »