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Windows 95 is when Microsoft got serious. After years of enthusiast and hobbyist operating systems designed only for the computer faithful, Windows 95 was the first OS that could easily be used by ordinary, non-techie folk. The operating system is 26 years old today, and while it’s been discontinued for a very long time, we … Read more
After Windows 95, there was Windows 98. Microsoft’s operating system had conquered the world in its previous iteration, and now it was time for the Redmond tech giant to cement its lead and make itself the de facto king of the software world. Of course, that isn’t quite what happened, but Windows 98 was an … Read more
Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has been out for around 10 months now, and it certainly feels like that time has flown. It seems like only yesterday we were struggling to place our orders and desperately hoping that websites would have stock of the console in any form…oh, right. Well, that might not have changed, but … Read more
Ah, Windows Me. The middle child of the 90s Windows trilogy (although it wasn’t actually released in the 90s), Windows Me doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Its detractors see it as a buggy, unstable mess, while even those who didn’t mind it don’t have much positive to say about it. The system launched in 2000, … Read more
After Windows 7 proved to be hugely successful and popular amongst its user base, Microsoft thought it was time for a change. Windows 8 made a lot of overhauls to the basic functionality of Windows; it was largely designed around the touchscreen tablet experience and didn’t maintain a lot of the mainstays users had become … Read more
After the disaster that was Windows Vista, Microsoft course-corrected and released Windows 7. Despite being based on a similar aesthetic to Vista, Windows 7 was immediately more well-liked than its predecessor, featuring many of the improvements and changes that Windows users had clamoured for since Vista’s ill-fated debut. It’s fair to say that Windows 7 … Read more
Working as a freelancer is fun and having a high-performance laptop plays a major part in allowing one to keep going. The amount of work you handle each day depends on the computer’s performance to a great extent. Right from memory and storage to graphics and processor, every single component must be powerful and reliable … Read more
Windows 11 might have arrived on the scene, but Windows 10 is still very much alive and well. It’s still far and away the most popular iteration of Windows, with most people still not having upgraded to 11, and for good reason; it was a safe move for Microsoft after the controversial reception “enjoyed” by … Read more
Windows Vista is a much-maligned operating system, and it’s not hard to see why. Vista was a resource hog, a constantly-crashing liability, and the OS on which many unpopular features (such as Games for Windows Live) originally debuted. Despite this, however, there are still some who would champion Vista and say it’s their favourite operating … Read more
Whilst Windows 11 has recently landed, this article takes a look at one of the best Microsoft past systems: Windows XP. After a couple of less successful releases, Microsoft launched Windows XP in October 2001. It was an immediate success; its widespread compatibility, excellent user interface, and support for all kinds of programs led to … Read more
Windows 11 is finally upon us. Officially announced on June 24th 2021, Windows 11 is a free upgrade for anyone who’s currently running Windows 10, and it’ll be available as the standard operating system on new PCs and laptops going forward. Some things have changed and some have stayed the same, but one thing’s for … Read more
Broadcasters and video content creators consider live stream quality an essential part of providing customers with the best viewing experience. Some live streamers who broadcast from a fixed location, such as a house, building, or stadium, may enjoy a regular and stable broadcast. Others who stream on the move may rely on LTE signals through … Read more
Despite Microsoft’s many successful forays into the world of gaming, the company has never tried its hand at creating something for the portable market. Sony, of course, devoted resources to two handheld projects: the rather successful PSP, and the decidedly less well-received Vita (which we still say is underrated). Nintendo is arguably better known for … Read more
These days, it’s almost impossible to keep up with the sheer number of subscription services vying for your attention. Every time you think you’re on top of watching the best TV and movies out there, another service comes along, or another batch of content gets added to an existing service. With that in mind, you’re … Read more
Way back in the mists of 2012, Facebook purchased photo-sharing social media platform Instagram. The deal was worth a staggering $1 billion, and Facebook oversaw Instagram’s transition into a potential advertising juggernaut, silencing the naysayers and proving that this purchase was an excellent business decision. Today, Facebook still owns Instagram (as well as messaging platform … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but PS5 players are finally having their patience rewarded after Sony released their latest September update. This month saw the arrival (on September 15th) of the PS5 system software update and a wave of new useful features being introduced, alongside the option to expand your SSD drive. The update … Read more
If you’re just getting into PC gaming, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of two companies almost above all else: AMD and Nvidia. These are the two major graphics card manufacturers in the PC gaming world; it’s fair to say they’ve got the same kind of duopoly over the market as Google and Apple have … Read more
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox Series X and Series S consoles are finally here, and gamers around the world are enjoying the delights they bring. The Series X is a true powerhouse, while the Series S is a great affordable entry point into next gen (or a brilliant second console for those who already have a PC … Read more