Before installing JDK, it’s imperative to check whether your computer is compatible with the JDK version. JDK is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7, but you need to be running the 64-bit version of the ...

Every month, Statcounter publishes market share figures for the various Windows versions, but this month’s figures are something special. In September 2025, an ancient Windows version that hasn’t been ...

New data from StatCounter, a web traffic analysis firm, suggests that the Windows 7 market share increased to 9.61% from 0.88%, particularly in Asia. When you expect Windows 11 adoption to double ...

In news I’m fairly certain no one saw coming, Windows 7 is making a comeback - at least in terms of market share. Yes, it was once again bad news for Microsoft’s current OS. Its share fell for the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The secret to the continuing availability of security patches ...

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 ...

The demise of Windows 7 was supposed to lift PC sales in 2020 Image used with permission by copyright holder While some people feel that Windows 10 and 11 have an appealing look, others appreciate the ...

This Cross-Platform Password Manager is a Java-based desktop application designed to securely manage passwords across any operating system that supports Java (Windows 7 to 11, most Linux distributions ...

Last week, we learned that Microsoft was no longer letting users activate Windows 11 using a Windows 7 or 8.1 retail product key. But what about Windows 10? It’s a fair question: After all, Microsoft ...