Operating Systems

Lessons learned from the failure of Ubuntu Touch

If we want an open-source, Linux-based mobile platform to succeed, these are the steps we have to take

Ubuntu Phone security updates end in June, app store closing

Canonical moves quickly to end support for Ubuntu phones and tablets, and it will shutter the app store at the end of 2017

Microsoft updates Office Online Server, announces release schedule

Windows and Office will see two major updates a year for the foreseeable future

Microsoft commits to twice yearly updates to Windows 10, Office 365

The added consistency is supposed to help IT departments plan deployments

12 tips to curb data usage in Android

If your Android device is guzzling data, it can cost you or your employer a bundle. Here are 12 ways to prevent that.

Experts contend Microsoft canceled Feb. updates to patch NSA exploits

'Not realistic' that patching work ground to a halt because six bugs had to be quashed, counters patch expert

Nine ways to compare files on Unix

Russian Android users get more app choices in Google settlement

The company will also pay $7.8 million to settle the Android-related complaint

Top 30 free apps for Windows 10

From backup to productivity tools, here’s the best of the best for Win10. Sometimes good things come in free packages

iPhone 8 Rumor Rollup: Getting chippy; leaks & leaks; SNL on board

Possible Apple moves in power management and memory chips could bring about big changes for future iPhones