Operating systems (OS) are the intermediary between computer hardware and software, an essential piece of any digital device. Much like an orchestra conductor, they ensure harmonious communication ...

Chances are good you're running an x64-based operating system, but what does that even mean? I've been writing about technology since 1992. My focus is special projects; I've run PCMag's ...

There are a lot of ways to count, but when it comes to computers there is only binary: 0 and 1. Each one is a considered a "bit." That means for 1-bit computing, you get two possible values; 2-bit ...

Windows 10 can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures. If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license. The only caveat ...

One of the common choices today is whether to run a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system on desktop machines. Since 32-bit operating systems have been in production for many years, 32-bit still seems to ...

Every few years, we encounter a massive change in computing standards, like when televisions went from black and white to color, or when serial and parallel ports were replaced with USB. These days, ...

See if your Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP install is 32-bit or 64-bit Not sure if your installed version of Windows is ...

Google has announced that it has begun automatically switching those who run the 32-bit version of its Chrome browser on a 64-bit Windows install to the matching 64-bit version as a means of improving ...

Nvidia has announced that it will end support for 32-bit operating systems this month, including Windows 10. The company states: Game Ready Driver upgrades, including performance enhancements, new ...