What does 64-bit operating system actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

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

While a 64-bit processor can run a 32-bit operating system, the reverse is not true. If your computer has a 32-bit processor, the decision has already been made for you.

A 64-bit tablet would overcome one of the differences between an Atom-based tablet and a laptop running Windows on an processor from Intel or AMD.

Players hoping to jump into the Battlefield 4 beta on PC must have a 64-bit operating system to access it, DICE has announced. In an update on the Battlefield Blog, general manager Karl Magnus ...

IBM Corp. today announced plans to release a promised 64-bit version of its mainframe operating system later this week — a move that users and analysts said should provide a crucial foundation ...

Ubisoft today published the PC requirements for its upcoming open-world racing game, The Crew. The publisher has actually broken down the specs into three categories: minimum, recommended, and ...

After successfully trialing the beta release of the Raspberry Pi 64-bit operating system, RPi Foundation team has now announced it has left its beta development stage and is now available to ...

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.

The difference between Windows 32-bit and 64-bit is processing power. A 64-bit processor can handle more data simultaneously, so it's more capable overall. Most new processors are based on the 64-bit ...

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