The latest version of Ubuntu has been out for nearly a month now and if you're anything like us the peaceably-named operating system is now sitting untouched after you gave it a quick go for a week or ...

When your PC stops booting, a boot drive is the electronic version of a defibrillator. If you can boot your PC, you can detect bad memory, chase bad sectors, change passwords, and recover data … all ...

A flash drive is one of the single most useful tools a person can own. With it you can back up critical data, transport large files, rescue a malware-infested PC, and even run an entire operating ...

Installation type Now, you can choose your preferences, such as the language and the installation - we recommend selecting Normal installation. Confirm your choices by clicking on Continue. Do not ...

When it comes time to replace your computer's hard drive, the prospect of reinstalling all your operating system and programs is exhausting. However, by copying your Ubuntu partition over to your new ...

One of the best things a Windows user can do for Defensive Computing is to have a bootable copy of Linux on hand. The classic reason being to rescue a broken copy of the operating sytem, but the much ...

First off, a little context. I'm a 30+ year Mac user and I just bought my first PC in decades. I'm no stranger to Windows and Linux, but haven't used them as a desktop OS for about 15 years. My ...

Ubuntu is a favorite among Linux enthusiasts for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface. But let’s face it, even the most reliable systems have hiccups. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying ...

Regular readers might be aware that I recently availed myself of the opportunity to buy a Microsoft Surface Pro at a discounted price. Not because I was necessarily thinking about switching to Windows ...

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 ...