In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...

On paper, dual-booting Windows and a Linux install of your choice seems like you're getting the best of both worlds. For months, I did exactly that in order to see what it would be like to daily drive ...

After covering setting up dual-boot XP/Linux and Vista/Linux systems (where Windows was installed first), I decided it was time to take a look at how easy it is to install Vista onto a PC where a ...

Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect ...

Over the past few weeks several people have asked me if it's possible to set up a Windows XP/Linux dual-boot system on a PC that already has Windows XP installed on it, and if it's possible, how easy ...

I have a system that runs Ubuntu 16.10. I would like to make it capable of booting Windows 10 also, and I would prefer to do this by dedicating a physical drive to hold the Windows 10 filesystems.

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Microsoft had interfered with dual-boot installations with Linux during startup with Windows updates. The problem should now be solved. Microsoft discusses the problem in the Windows Release Health ...

Most people who want to use Linux alongside Windows or macOS go straight for the classic solution: dual-booting. So you carve out a partition, install Linux, and reboot whenever you need it. I’ve ...

A fast, refreshed, and completely awesome Mac is within your reach, but Mountain Lion isn't the way to get there. One great alternative that will breathe new life into your Mac hardware (regardless of ...