First, we are going to change the boot order as without doing so, the computer will boot from an empty hard drive or another source. So this step ensures that the computer boots from the installation ...

We originally published this install guide for Windows 11 shortly after the OS was released in October 2021. To keep it current and as useful as possible, we updated it in October 2024 to cover ...

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Do you primarily use Windows 11 but want to have a quick look at a Linux distribution like Linux Mint? Well, booting from a live DVD or USB stick is a convenient solution. The advantage of this is ...

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Windows 11, Microsoft’s newest major release of its operating system and the successor to Windows 10, rolls out to eligible devices on Oct. 5. First up for the free upgrade: Eligible Windows 10 PCs ...

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This comprehensive guide offers details about Microsoft Windows 11, including new features, system requirements and more. Microsoft made its newest operating system, Windows 11, publicly available on ...