One of the big barriers to upgrading to Windows 8 is that Windows 7 is so good. For keyboard-and-mouse users, Windows 8 isn't a hugely compelling upgrade -- and without judicious use of third-party ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

With the Windows 7 DVD in your optical drive, reboot and "press any key" to boot from the disc when prompted. The installation wizard that will greet you is pretty straightforward. Despite that, there ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. If you own Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Duo device and you’re feeling a little ...

One thing you might have noticed about Windows 8 is its new boot loader (i.e. the screen that appears shortly after you start your PC). It has a graphical interface, which is nice, but it’s not great ...

Is your Windows computer showing the wrong time when you dual-boot Windows with Linux? Some users have reported time discrepancies when running two operating systems on a PC. Many reported that Linux ...

Build a budget-friendly gaming PC optimized for Steam OS using mid-range components like the Intel Core i5-11600K CPU, Radeon RX 7600 GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD for smooth 1440p gaming ...

Two weeks after Microsoft released Windows 10 to the public, Apple has updated Boot Camp with support for the latest and greatest OS. Boot Camp is a multi-boot utility in OS X that lets you install ...

Following my advice in Dual-Boot with Windows 7, Dale Bevan set up a dual boot with Windows 7. He now wants to remove the new OS and stick with the old one. I’ve already explained how to remove the ...