Running Linux from a USB drive is possible. You can boot just about any distribution you want from USB. There are some things you should consider before going this route. I've used Linux in just about ...

First off, a little context. I'm a 30+ year Mac user and I just bought my first PC in decades. I'm no stranger to Windows and Linux, but haven't used them as a desktop OS for about 15 years. My ...

I've downloaded Kubuntu 16.04.1 LTS (32-bit version) and made a bootable USB using rufus. But, when I try to boot from USB when in BIOS, it doesnt show the USB, as it just doesn't see it. Also tried ...

Having a Linux live USB can save many headaches if your main PC has issues, but they're also useful as portable OSes that you keep with you, and plug into whatever host machine is nearby. For them to ...

The guide requires a thumb drive of 256 MB or larger, but other than that it should work on most USB drives. Also, in order to run Linux from your USB drive, your BIOS will have to support booting ...

Make bootable flash drives from just about any free Linux-based boot disc with this utility. “Live” distributions of Linux offer a wonderful convenience forthose not quite ready to commit to the ...

There are some situations where you'll wish you had one.

Google will be making it easier for Chromebook users to dabble with other OSes shortly. The ChromeOS team will be adding support for easily enabling debugging features, which includes the ability to ...

To begin, we need to indulge in a little truth-in-advertising exercise. FingerGear's Computer-On-a-Stick is not, in fact, a computer of any kind. There's nary a processor to be found on the little ...