A virtual machine is a software-based emulation of a physical computer. It runs an operating system and applications just like a real computer, but it's hosted on a physical machine called the host.

Virtual machines emulate physical computers; they're easy to create and configure, and you can experiment without harming the ...

Over the years there have been a few CPUs designed to directly run a high-level programming language, the most common approach being to build a physical manifestation of a portable code virtual ...

VMware today released the seventh version of Fusion, its virtualization software for Macs, with a new feature that lets users access virtual machines running in remote data centers. The feature is ...

How to create and deploy a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure Your email has been sent One of the primary functions of cloud computing services like Microsoft Azure is the creation, deployment, and ...

If you follow gaming news, you’ve probably heard of Steam OS—Valve’s new operating system for dedicated gaming PCs. It’s Linux-based, designed for use in the living room, and completely free. So are ...

If the imminent end-of-support deadline for Windows XP has finally spurred you to make the update to Windows 8, you might be concerned about whether you’ll still be able to run your old programs. And ...

With the launch of Windows 8's Consumer Preview, you're probably itching to spend some quality time with Microsoft's latest operating system. Although you may have already downloaded the ISO, we bet ...