The boot drive's format and partition structure can be checked both in the OS X graphical interface and in the Terminal. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author ...

Java used to be deeply embedded in OS X, but in recent versions of the OS it's an optional install. Here is how to check to see if it is installed, and how to disable or remove it. Topher Kessler ...

With all the talk about updates rolling out for Windows Phone 8.1.1 in various markets, checking to see an update is available for your Windows Phone is easy. More times than not you will receive a ...

How many times have you been asked what operating system version you use, and you haven’t got a clue? The question is often asked when you’re seeking technical support for software or hardware issues, ...

Much like a computer's operating system, the iPhone's operating system, dubbed the iOS, receives updates from Apple on a regular basis. These updates add features that a business owner may find ...

Chrome OS is and likely always will be a lightweight, relatively undemanding operating system that’s really low-maintenance and easy to use. For the vast majority of users, using a Chromebook or other ...