Operating System

Apple’s Legendary Lisa Operating System Is Coming to Your Desktop for Free

Apple’s Lisa project might be the most loaded chapter in the company’s lore, and thanks to the Computer History Museum, you’ll soon be able to play around with one of the first graphical user interfaces in history right there on your shiny state of the art screen. And you won’t have to pay $10,000 that…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 27

Report: Microsoft Could Ditch IE For a New Browser Named “Spartan”

Windows 10 should bring lots of changes to Microsoft’s operating system, including a possible overhaul of Internet Explorer. Many believed the beleaguered browser would be getting an update with codename “Spartan,” including much needed additions like extension support. Now, ZDNet reports that Spartan may in fact be a new browser entirely. So what’s different? Well,…

Tech News Darren Orf Dec 29

Here’s the List of Macs Compatible With OS X Mavericks

Yesterday’s announcement of OS X Mavericks unveiled some pretty cool new features coming to your Mac—but Cook and co forgot to explain just which computers would support the new OS. Fortunately, Apple Insider has chatted with people familiar with the Mavericks Developer Preview to draw up a list of the Macs which are compatible with…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Jun 11

RIM Will Pull the Covers Off Its BB10 Devices January 30th

RIM’s BB10 has been a hell of a long time coming. But the company has finally pinned down a launch date for the new OS: it will officially enter into the world on January 30th next year. The new software is pretty much make-or-break for RIM, whose fortunes have been failing of recent time. CEO…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Nov 12

Samsung: We’re Not Interested in Buying RIM, or BlackBerry Licenses

On the heels of last week’s news suggesting that RIM was planning to license out its new operating system, BB10, Samsung has firmly denied any desires to become involved with RIM. https://gizmodo.com/rim-planning-to-license-bb10-to-other-manufacturers-5931161 Reuters is reporting that Samsung has told it outright that it “has not considered acquiring Research In Motion or licensing the… new mobile…

Gadgets Jamie Condliffe Aug 9

RIM Planning to License BB10 to Other Manufacturers

The Telegraph is reporting that Thorsten Heins, CEO of RIM, has said that the company plans to license outs its new BB10 operating system to other hardware manufacturers when it’s launched, taking a lead from Android to make itself relevant again. Speaking to the Telegraph, Heins explains that RIM’s future could lie not in producing…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Aug 2

The $6 Billion Military Software Project That Came to Nothing

The Joint Tactical Radio System was an amazing concept put forward by the US military. It was designed to future-proof the entire communications system used by all US defense organizations, which is why it required 15 years of work and the investment of $6 billion dollars. Sadly, things didn’t go to plan. Ars Technica has…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Jun 20

6 Things OS X Mountain Lion Should Steal From Windows 8

Apple’s shiny new baby is about to slide out of the womb, and if you’re a Mac user, it’ll take over your computer soon. New features abound, but OS X Mountain Lion is missing some awesome stuff Microsoft has cooked up in Windows 8. Apple: copy this. (Smart) Full Screen Apps Mountain Lion is plenty…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jun 10

Windows 8 Boots So Fast You Can’t Access the Boot Menu

Windows 8 boots so blisteringly fast that it theoretically gives you only 200 milliseconds to access the boot menu. Fortunately, Microsoft has gone to the trouble of designing a whole new Boot Options menu so you don’t have to punch F8 like a crazy person. You see, an SSD-equipped PC will only take 7 second…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe May 23

IBM’s Failed Operating System OS/2 Is 25 Years Old—But It Still Powers ATMs and Checkouts

On April 2 1987, IBM launched its plan to revolutionize the PC industry: a next-generation operating system called OS/2. Co-developed by IBM and Microsoft, it was designed to replace DOS and change the way we used computers. Sadly, it didn’t. But it still crops up in some of the weirdest places. You see, it was…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 3

Apple Outs Update for OS X Lion Preview 2

One of the lucky ones who has OS X Lion preview 2 installed? Hie thee henche to your software updates. Still waiting to see what’s new; anybody notice anything interesting? [9to5Mac]

Tech News Brian Barrett Apr 29

What We Want From Windows 8

For the 25th anniversary of Windows, MaximumPC examines the future of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. For better or for worse, the fact remains that on November 20, 1985, Microsoft released the very first version of Windows. If we asked you to use just a single word to define the 25-year history of Microsoft’s OS, we’re…

Tech News George Jones, Gord Goble, and Michael Brown - MaximumPC Nov 19

19 Tips Every Windows 7 User Needs To Know

Your OS drives your whole PC experience, so it’s your job as an enthusiast to keep it in a high state of tune. Here’s how to do just that with Windows 7. After installing a new OS, most people just jump right in and start driving it through all their favorite applications and games. Makes…

Tech News MaximumPC Apr 24

HTC Contemplates Writing Own Mobile Software (Or Buying It From Palm)

There are plenty of reasons for HTC to buy Palm, but the realization that it needs to stop relying on outside companies to provide software for its devices is making such purchase look all the more appealing. https://gizmodo.com/htc-may-buy-palm-to-fight-apple-5514797 Apparently HTC is currently investigating whether it should in fact stick its own operating system on the…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Apr 13

Why Can’t My Xbox Be A Windows 7 PC And Vice Versa: Industry Insiders (And A Gizmodo Writer) on Windows’ Future

How can Microsoft keep Windows relevant? Technologizer decided to approach journalists, bloggers, and industry insiders to discuss just what they think needs to happen in future versions of the operating system. Hit up the link to see what Kara Swisher of All Things D, Microsoft Employee #77, tech columnist Ed Baig, our own Matt Buchanan,…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Mar 8

Symbian^3 Will Be Running On Phones Later This Year, But See What It Looks Like Now

Details were shed on the open source Symbian^3 platform just a week ago, but at Mobile World Congress the friendly guys at The Symbian Foundation got reckless with details on HDMI support, and both 2D and 3D gaming graphics. https://gizmodo.com/symbian-going-open-source-from-today-5463970 It’ll be “feature complete” within the next month or two, and the first products with…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 15

Microsoft Employee Claims Windows 8 Will Be A “Completely Different” Experience

Whoa, a Microsoft employee just published details on Windows 8 on their blog, claiming it will be “completly different from what folks usually expect of Windows,” [sic] and that internally, they’re calling it “Windows.next.” Shown above is a leaked Windows server roadmap from last year, that marks 2012 as being the year of a “major…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 11

Samsung’s First Phone With The Bada OS Will Be Released As Early As March

Samsung’s barely released details about its new operating system Bada (indeed, for a while there we weren’t even sure it was an operating system), but they’re already talking tough. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-bada-details-fleshed-out-3g-multitouch-handset-5421422 We do know now at least that the first Bada phone will be released in late March/early April, with Samsung’s mobile division President, Shin Jong-Kyun…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford Feb 4

Google Chrome First Official Screenshots

Here are the first images of the much awaited Google Chrome. Light and spartan, and it seems touch friendly. Enjoy. Click to viewIt looks very similar to what everyone imagined. I’m glad we are moving into single-window, task-oriented environments. Everything you need to know about Google here. https://gizmodo.com/google-chrome-first-official-screenshots-5408514

Tech News Jesus Diaz Nov 19

How to Survive Boot Camp (and Run Win 7 on a Mac)

Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are great. And cheap. Boot Camp’s the free, official way to run them both natively on one machine. It’s easy to setup, and just works, except when it doesn’t. Here’s how to survive Boot Camp. https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-review-you-can-quit-complaining-now-5330609 Boot Camp, to be clear, is different from virtualization software like Parallels or VM…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Oct 22

Operating System

Apple’s Legendary Lisa Operating System Is Coming to Your Desktop for Free

Report: Microsoft Could Ditch IE For a New Browser Named “Spartan”

Here’s the List of Macs Compatible With OS X Mavericks

RIM Will Pull the Covers Off Its BB10 Devices January 30th

Samsung: We’re Not Interested in Buying RIM, or BlackBerry Licenses

RIM Planning to License BB10 to Other Manufacturers

The $6 Billion Military Software Project That Came to Nothing

6 Things OS X Mountain Lion Should Steal From Windows 8

Windows 8 Boots So Fast You Can’t Access the Boot Menu

IBM’s Failed Operating System OS/2 Is 25 Years Old—But It Still Powers ATMs and Checkouts

Apple Outs Update for OS X Lion Preview 2

What We Want From Windows 8

19 Tips Every Windows 7 User Needs To Know

HTC Contemplates Writing Own Mobile Software (Or Buying It From Palm)

Why Can’t My Xbox Be A Windows 7 PC And Vice Versa: Industry Insiders (And A Gizmodo Writer) on Windows’ Future

Symbian^3 Will Be Running On Phones Later This Year, But See What It Looks Like Now

Microsoft Employee Claims Windows 8 Will Be A “Completely Different” Experience

Samsung’s First Phone With The Bada OS Will Be Released As Early As March

Google Chrome First Official Screenshots

How to Survive Boot Camp (and Run Win 7 on a Mac)

‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Is Still Just One Episode, Despite Being Called That

Steam Gaming Has Arrived on Apple Vision Pro, and It’s Unexpectedly Glorious

RFK Jr. Will Take on Joe Rogan for Podcaster Supremacy

The Spymaster’s Guide to the Secret Agencies of ‘Star Trek’

Uber Is Testing Driverless Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans in Los Angeles

Cast Adrift, Meta Employees Have No Idea Who the ‘Token Legend’ Is Anymore

Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Hits 76% Off, a Complete PC Setup for Less

You Can Add ‘Lamp That Folds Your Laundry’ to the List of Doomed Startups

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

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