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 ...

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 ...

Capable of running everything from Linux to OS X, Oracle's VirtualBox makes it possible to work on multiple operating systems at the same time. For instance, if you'd like to run Windows XP on your ...

CrossOver is software that allows you to run Windows programs on non-Windows operating systems including Linux, Chrome OS, and macOS. But one problem with that last part is that an awful lot of ...

If you have bought a PC in recent years, in all probabilities you have a 64-bit version of Windows 11/10. Unlike 32-bit (x86) Windows installation that permitted the installation of only 32-bit ...

When it comes to operating systems, the distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit versions plays a significant role in how your PC performs and handles tasks. The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the ...

One of the more common questions I hear about Vista is which bit version of Windows Vista should one get. Do we go with x86 32 bit edition or x64 64 bit edition? I'm going to try to clear that ...

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 ...

Your new computer has a 64-bit processor, but your software probably is still 32-bit. Why haven't software developers done more about it? Why are you using 32-bit software on your 64-bit computer? If ...

The story of Linux so far, as short as it may be in the grand scheme of things, is one of constant forward momentum. There’s always another feature to implement, an optimization to make, and of course ...