You're probably aware that 64-bit and 32-bit versions of your operating system exist, but apart from ascribing to a bigger-is-better philosophy, you may have no idea ...

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 ...

PCWorld reports that Valve has updated Steam for Windows, permanently dropping support for 32-bit systems with the older ...

Ask Ars was one of the first features of the newly born Ars Technica back in 1998. And now, as then, it's all about your questions and our community's answers. Each week, we'll dig into our bag of ...

Just as with Windows Vista, one of the big questions you face when going to pick up a new computer is whether to install the 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7. You might want to get the 64-bit ve ...

I'm porting a Visual C++ project that is primarily being developed on a 32 bit Windows, to a 64 bit one. I'm having a problem getting Visual Studio to pick the right version of the Windows SDK ...

Valve has begun rolling out the latest version of the Steam client, which users will receive the next time they launch the application. While the update ...

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 ...