If you have used a computer for any reasonable length of time, you've learned about the difference between RAM storage and hard drive storage. Besides the fact that RAM is faster than hard drive ...

The bootable rescue environment I reach for when systems won’t start.

In the latest round of upgrades and new installs of openSUSE around here I decided to take a different approach and use the network install and install from a USB stick rather than a DVD. While I was ...

Is it possible to boot AsahiLinux or UbuntuLinux direct from USB as a LIVE USB boot iso? Many of us I think would like to boot LIVE ISO's or full persistent Linux installs direct from USB. We don't ...

WIM file and folder contents example. In the Program files folder you can add more tools that are compatible with boot disk utilities. Be aware you may need to modify the Menu CFG file for them to be ...

But with the advent of the tiny, lightweight, and portable USB key drive, system builders now have a new tool. I believe the USB key drive could alter—even usurp—our old rescue and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. You've got one of these lying around. Just make it has a 4GB ...

I must confess, that I try not to run Windows any more than absolutely necessary. But for many reasons, it is occasionally necessary. In particular, I have had several laptops that are finicky with ...

Android (Rooted): Whether you're troubleshooting a problematic PC or you just prefer working in your own OS with your own tools, keeping a Linux boot CD or USB key is a great way to take a customized ...