A new California law requires age checks in Windows and every other OS

And now, the move is trickling down to operating systems. Well, at least in California. In October 2025, Governor Gavin ...

California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup

The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.
PC World

One OS, three installation options: What’s the best way to install Windows 8?

Ahh, Windows 8. If you’ve decided you’re ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash to give this modern UI a shot, you’ll want to spend a few minutes considering just how you take your first steps into ...
Computerworld

Steps to a secure operating system

Today’s operating systems are more sophisticated and feature-rich than ever before, which makes them substantially more useful to the enterprise but also adds to security vulnerability—unless the ...