You will agree that an operating system’s primary function is to provide a safe execution environment where different applications can run safely. This necessitates the requirement of a basic ...

Microsoft has sped up the start-up time in Windows 8, using a hybrid process that takes elements from a traditional cold boot and hibernation mode. The change means Windows 8 will have a much faster ...

I knew something was off when my PC started taking longer and longer to reach the desktop. Like most people, I first tried ...

In this post, we will show you multiple methods to enable or disable Windows Boot Manager on Windows 11/10. Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR) is one of the main components of the Windows OS that ...

In its latest blog on Building Windows 8, Microsoft explains how it tried to create a more seamless boot experience for its upcoming new operating system. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology ...

Those of you with long memories will recall a barrage of complaints in the run up to Windows 8’s launch that concerned the ability to install other operating systems—whether they be older versions of ...

Show of hands: Who feels like it’s too inconvenient to fully shut down your computer at night? Sure, you might save some energy or battery life with a full shutdown, and the system might appreciate ...

Once upon a time it was a good idea to completely shut down a Windows computer every time you were done using it. But recently, sleep and hibernation technologies have gotten pretty good, so that you ...

Company details how the new secure boot process will work, attempting to respond to those wondering if they'll still be able to dual-boot Linux. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and ...

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...