Why it's a problem roughly 11% of the computers in the world are running this obsolete operating system. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for ...

While most Windows programs and applications provide enhanced productivity or entertainment, others overstay their welcome. These unneeded programs can hog precious system resources, slow performance, ...

While Backup and Restore (Windows 7) creates viable and fantastically compatible hard drive images, various flaws and limitations with the Windows Rescue/Recovery disks render it basically unusable ...

With the Windows 7 Release Candidate just over a month away, Microsoft's development team continues to provide a closer look at its forthcoming flagship operating system and has this week turned its ...

Once upon a time, an antivirus program would be the one of the first pieces of software you would install on a new Windows PC. Now, that’s much less common. Many users instead now rely on the Windows ...

Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...