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Operating Systems and Platforms

    • The Best Waterproof Digital Cameras for 2019

      Want a camera you can take to the beach? These tough, weatherproof models are built to capture your outdoor adventures, both on dry land and underwater.

      7 years, 2 months By Jim Fisher
      The Best Waterproof Digital Cameras for 2019 (Roundup Digital Cameras)
    • Google Wear OS 2.0
      4.0 Excellent

      Google's Wear OS 2.0 smartwatch platform is easy to use and has an attractive interface that places an emphasis on health and fitness.

      7 years, 3 months By Brenda Stolyar
      Google Wear OS 2.0 (Review Google Wear OS 2.0)
    • The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for 2019

      Is your phone, tablet, or laptop on its last legs before day's end? We've tested scores of power banks to tell you which ones will give you the biggest boost when you're out of juice.

      7 years, 8 months By Ajay Kumar
      The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for 2019 (Roundup Batteries & Power)
    • Apple iOS 11 Review
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      With iOS 11, Apple makes a clear argument for using iPads as mobile workhorses. iPhones get plenty of useful incremental changes as well.

      8 years, 1 month By Max Eddy
      Apple iOS 11 Review (Review Apple iOS 11)
    • Google Android O
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      With the latest version of Android, Google aims to make its mobile OS more efficient and comfortable, both under the hood and in your hand.

      8 years, 2 months By Max Eddy
      Google Android O (Review Google Android O)
    • Apple iOS 7.1.1

      iOS 7 marked a major turn for Apple's mobile operating system, both visually and in all it had to offer. Version 7.1.1 patched a few security problems, improved Touch ID for those with a fingerprint scanner, and may have lightened the load on the battery. Apple users with older iOS devices still running iOS 6 may decide the upgrade is not worthwhile, however.

      12 years By Jill Duffy
      Apple iOS 7.1.1 (Review Operating Systems)
    • How to Install Windows 8.1

      If you get a new PC or tablet, it will have Microsoft's new OS pre-installed. Here's how to get the OS on an older or custom-build machine.

      12 years, 7 months By Michael Muchmore
      How to Install Windows 8.1 (News Windows XP)
    • How to Set Up Remote Desktop Access

      It's not hard to use Windows Remote Desktop Connection to access an offsite PC, if you follow our step-by-step guide.

      12 years, 8 months By Michael Muchmore
      How to Set Up Remote Desktop Access (News Operating Systems and Platforms)
    • How to Restore Your Windows 8 PC

      You notice something's wrong with your PC: It's gotten sluggish or something isn't even working: We'll show you how easy it is to restore it to an earlier working condition.

      12 years, 9 months By Michael Muchmore
      How to Restore Your Windows 8 PC (News Windows XP)