Operating systems how-to

Installing macOS 12 Monterey

How to download and install Apple's macOS 12 Monterey for your Mac

By Matt Hanson, John Loeffler, Daryl Baxter published

Here's how to download and install macOS 12 Monterey, which was released on October 25.

Windows 11 screenshot

How to personalize Windows 11

By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published

Stamp your mark on the operating system. Here are some ways to personalize Windows 11.

Windows 10

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

By Darren Allan, Matt Hanson published

Updated Here's how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

Windows 11 Start menu

How to customize the new start menu in Windows 11

By Daryl Baxter published

Windows 11 allows you to take more control of the new start menu - here’s how.

Windows 10 April 2018 Update problems: how to fix them

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated Some people are experiencing issues with Windows 10 April 2018 Update after installing it. Here’s how to fix the most common problems.

Windows 10 May 2020 Update problems: how to fix them

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated Here's how to fix the most common Windows 10 May 2020 Update problems.

macOS Sierra problems: Here's how to fix the most common issues

macOS Sierra problems: Here's how to fix the most common issues

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated macOS Sierra is now available to download, but if you're encountering any problems, here's how to fix them.

How to perform a password reset in Windows 10

How to perform a password reset in Windows 10

By Alex Blake last updated

TechRadar Pro

How to Locked out of Windows 10? We show you how to perform a password reset in Windows 10

How to install Windows 10 via USB or DVD

How to install Windows 10 via USB or DVD

By Danny Thorp last updated

TechRadar Pro

Updated We've got you covered, no matter how you'd like to install the new operating system.

How to use Windows 10

How to use Windows 10

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated Tips, tricks and everything you need to know to use Windows 10.

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