A dual-boot setup enables us to run various operating systems without the need for additional hardware, on a single set of hardware, thus reducing total cost. We have already discussed how to dual ...

Today, Windows 11 is widely available on all kinds of PCs, and it packs a lot of improvements from previous releases. From cutting-edge desktops to versatile convertible laptops, you're more likely to ...

One of the big barriers to upgrading to Windows 8 is that Windows 7 is so good. For keyboard-and-mouse users, Windows 8 isn't a hugely compelling upgrade -- and without judicious use of third-party ...

Your computer's hardware clock stores the time, even when the computer is off. Windows assumes local time, while Linux assumes UTC time, causing time discrepancies in dual boot situations. To make ...

In the latest round of upgrades and new installs of openSUSE around here I decided to take a different approach and use the network install and install from a USB stick rather than a DVD. While I was ...

Recently, Microsoft released a Windows update that accidentally crashed a wrecking ball into systems that dual-boot Linux. This wasn't supposed to happen but Linux users who dual-boot Linux and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Creating a dual-boot system will let you safely test Windows 10 Technical Preview using the full ...

Windows 8 has gotten lots of buzz, and plenty of criticism, for its attempt to shake up your PC’s operating system. With so many big changes, you may want to keep your old Windows 7 OS on your machine ...

Thomas Wensel wants to install Windows 7 while keeping his older version. This is a great idea if you have enough spare hard drive space. It allows you to move to the new OS without burning your ...