Your new computer has a 64-bit processor, but your software probably is still 32-bit. Why haven't software developers done more about it?

One of the common choices today is whether to run a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system on desktop machines. Since 32-bit operating systems have been in production for many years, 32-bit still seems ...

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 … ...

If you're not really sure whether you've got a 32-bit or 64-bit OS, we detailed how to find out in our 32-bit vs. 64-bit guide. Share more details on your OS decision—if you chose your version ...

More and more frequently, users are installing the 64-bit version of their operating system of choice over the less capable 32-bit version.

Rick discusses the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, and tells you how to make your desktop easier to read and change your user-account icon.

Finding out whether you're using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Internet Explorer in Windows 8 is as simple as finding out which version of Windows you're using. A 32-bit Windows installation ...

My benchmarking marathon last week seemed to generate more questions and requests for further benchmarking. A popular request from you, Constant Reader, was to see Windows Vista 32-bit benchmarked ...

I believe that 64-bit will be on every desktop in a couple of years and was wondering if their is a big transition between how 32-bit programmers think and 64-bit programmers?

With 32-bit support cut out, Apple will be able to rip out any remaining 32-bit code in iOS, as well as 32-bit software libraries and things that allow 32-bit apps to run within 64-bit iOS.