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 ...

If you installed a 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows operating system on computers in your office, you can check if your important programs are designed for 64-bit operating systems. Microsoft ...

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 ...

You’ve probably seen 32-bit and 64-bit options available whenever you download an app or install a game. Your PC might even have a sticker that says it has a 64-bit ...

Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos displayed on laptop screens. Not sure if your installed version of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit? One quick way to tell is by looking at information ...

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 ...

Kenneth M. Frith is moving away from Windows XP (as he should). But he still has some old DOS programs he’s either unwilling or unable to give up. Can they run in Windows 8? The big question is: Does ...

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 ...

Windows 10 can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures. If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license. The only caveat ...

The evolution in computing horsepower is more of everything—first it was more gigahertz, then more cores, and on top of that, more bits for the integer registers inside the CPU. Whereas 32-bit ...

Last month we discussed the finer points of 32-bit vs. 64-bit operating systems, explaining the benefits of one over the other. With that in mind, we're curious: Which do you actually use on your main ...

Madeline absolutely must run a particular DOS program for her medical transcription business. Can she do this in Windows 10? The real issue isn’t whether you’re running Windows 7, 8, or 10. It’s ...