Operating Systems

10 questions about Apple’s WWDC announcements

Apple announced a long list of improvements to its software stack, but none would keep me in the fold if Android offered something dramatically better.

These are the top 5 productivity improvements from Apple’s WWDC

VoIP, Siri, watchOS and iPad coding top the list

Linux gaming poised for a boost with new hardware, Vulkan graphics

Dell is releasing new Steam Machines, and AMD will release Linux drivers for its new GPUs

App stores and Linux repositories: Maybe the worst ideas ever

Linux software repositories have many benefits. But, like what happens in app stores, companies end support for them and your system stops getting updates.

Apple: Want apps? Then subscribe

Company risks inflicting 'subscription fatigue' on customers

Did the free Windows 10 upgrade push hamstring PC sales?

PC sales have dropped—four quarters in a row—and IDC says the Windows 10 giveaway is one reason why.

5 free apps that add cool Windows 7 features to Windows 10

iPhone 7 Rumor Rollup: beyond WWDC; Deep Blue; sharp-dressed thieves

iPhone 7 drumbeat goes on despite more immediate interest in Apple Worldwide Developers Conference

Unix history your way

DynaOptics promises a better lens for smartphone photography

The startup says its freeform lens tech means a better overall picture