Firmware, encryption, and filesystem traps that break dual boot.

My very first problem was one I've written about before: Linux isn't generally compatible with Arm-based machines. Alas, two of the spare machines I had hoped to use for this project are outfitted ...

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

With its built in theme settings, Q4OS can be a real blast from the past.

Another crucial Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you need to do now.

PCWorld highlights the release of KB5073724, Microsoft’s first Windows 10 security update of 2026, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a flaw in WinSqlite3.dll. This update is exclusively ...

Microsoft is in the middle of a Secure Boot certificate transition that many users will not notice until it becomes a problem. Several long-standing certificates used by Windows devices are ...

While Windows is cool, some folks want to try out Linux to experience the best of both worlds. In the end, they end up dual-booting their PC, where they can have both Windows and Linux OSes existing ...

The Steam Deck gets a ton of things right for a handheld gaming console. It’s portable, affordable, and more importantly, hackable, which makes it the perfect device for all the tinkerers out there.

Dual booting Windows 11 with Flyoobe is a great way to unlock the latest Microsoft features without losing your current OS. Whether you want to test Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 or keep Linux as ...