How a system snapshot can save you when your OS goes awry - create one today

ZDNET's key takeaways A system snapshot ensures you always have the means to restore.Some operating systems have built-in ...
PC World

How to Make Windows and Mac OS Play Nicely Together

About nine months ago, I acquired a 13-inch MacBook Air. At that point, the first Ultrabooks had been announced but were not yet shipping. Even so, I might have waited, except that the Ultrabooks I’d ...
TechRepublic

How to install Qubes OS as a virtual machine

Qubes OS is a free open-source operating system that’s fully security-oriented. It leverages Xen-based virtualization, which allows the user to create, use and delete easily isolated compartments ...
Cult of Mac

How to Make a Bootable Install Disk of Mac OS X Lion

Apple has released Mac OS X Lion in the Mac App Store for $30. Separately, Apple will also begin offering Lion on a USB thumb drive in Apple stores come August. Right now, you can grab Lion from the ...
Cult of Mac

How To Make A Bootable Disk Or USB Drive Of OS X Mountain Lion

Apple only sells OS X Mountain Lion as a digital download in the Mac App Store. The installer weighs in at a hefty 4.05GB, but the good news is that you can install your copy of Mountain Lion on all ...