Chromebooks are often limited by ChromeOS and the reliance on web apps. Installing Ubuntu is a great way to unlock the full potential of your Chromebook.

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If you're wondering whether this free operating system is worth trying, our tech experts break down the pros and cons – plus ...

But if you want to browse the internet, stream, or use most productivity software or office suites, you’ll find a capable operating system in Linux. It doesn’t saddle you with training wheels like ...

Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

What operating system do you use? For some, that question may as well be posed in Latin or Sanskrit. For others, it’s an invitation to have a heated debate about the benefits of GUI vs. command line, ...

If you're done with Windows 10 or don't want to (or can't) upgrade to Windows 11, install Linux instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps. Our team ...

Lately, I’ve added a fourth OS to turn my system into a HTPC (Home-Theater PC) that I boot into when I have friends over! It also gives me the peace of mind that when I go to the bathroom, they won’t ...

Windows 11 might be the latest version of Windows, but if you still use Windows 10 and need to "clean install" the operating system, or install or upgrade to it for the first time on an older PC, ...

In order to keep your Mac secure and operating efficiently it is important that you always install software updates as they become available. These updates not only fix problems with applications and ...