Planning ahead to multi-boot Windows and Linux distributions is the way to do it, but what if you end up erasing your boot menu and losing access to Linux? The FOSSwire blog has you covered. The ...

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 ...

OK. I admit to being old and set in my ways. I am not opposed to change, just leery of and slow to do it. I am currently using XP(32) Pro. I have about 50GB of unused space on my C drive. Data and all ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

Administrating large installations of computer desktops requires many tedious system reparations due to software updates, hardware fixes, user mistakes and viruses. To reduce costs, some enterprises ...

Windows 10 isn’t the only (kind of) free operating system you can install on your computer. Linux can run from just a USB drive without modifying your existing system, but you’ll want to install it on ...

When setting up a dual-boot system, it’s not uncommon to find that your network connection works in one operating system but not the other, even when using the same physical hardware. This is ...

Richard T. Wagner wants to remove Windows 7 from a dual-boot PC, and keep Windows 10. His version of Windows 7 doesn’t even work. Running multiple versions of Windows on one PC gives you more options, ...

Windows 11/10 has Advanced Startup options now which lets you directly boot into Safe Mode without restarting, and then pressing the special key multiple times however, if you need to use Safe Mode ...