This is a great way to start a new year, writing a review of an absolutely brilliant new computer that I bought over the holidays - an Acer Aspire Z3-710 all-in-one desktop system. I haven't set up a ...

Ubuntu and other Linux distributions make dual booting easy, once certain configuration issues are addressed. Dual booting requires that space be made on the hard ...

Ventoy allows your USB drive to act like regular storage; however, it adds an important detail. Without writing an operating ...

Secure Boot plays an important role in keeping your Windows system safe from rootkit attacks. While traditionally, this ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lot of embedded systems are running Linux on platforms like Raspberry Pi. Since Linux is fully functional from a command line and fully network-capable, it is possible to run servers that you’ve ...

Linux, an immensely powerful and versatile operating system, sits at the heart of countless applications, from tiny embedded devices to massive servers. A pivotal aspect for any user, whether a ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. This article is more than 6 years old. Way back in 2007 I bought ...