Ahh, Windows 8. If you’ve decided you’re ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash to give this modern UI a shot, you’ll want to spend a few minutes considering just how you take your first steps into ...

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 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 ...

Disconnect your computer from power and unplug any connected cords and accessories. Reposition it to a location where you can easily access its side bay door and then remove the door. In most cases, ...

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 ...

Partitioning your hard drive is part of the process and could affect your current data. Make sure to back up your system completely before you begin. Depending on the arrangement, you may need to ...

People interested in trying out SteamOS no longer need to install it on a computer by itself: A new beta version of the Linux-based operating system supports dual-boot installation. Valve engineer ...

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 ...

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 ...