Microsoft has sped up the start-up time in Windows 8, using a hybrid process that takes elements from a traditional cold boot and hibernation mode. The change means Windows 8 will have a much faster ...

As a good PC user, I run security software in Windows to protect my computer from malware that may pop up as I go about my ...

If when you start up your PC you don't see any boot menu at all, you'll need to first learn how to make your GRUB menu appear ...

Back in the old days of 2010, I used to walk into my home office in the morning, hit the power button on my production system, and then head back upstairs to have breakfast. By the time I returned to ...

PC users who run Windows and Linux on the same machine will want to do some research before purchasing a Windows 8 computer. That's because systems with a "Designed for Windows 8" logo must ship with ...

I walk you through the process it took to get both Windows 7 and Windows Server virtualized on my laptop. Without a doubt, my absolute favorite thing about being a freelance technology writer is that ...

When your Windows 11 system gets stuck on the Gigabyte logo during boot, it typically indicates a failure in the boot process before the operating system can fully load. This can result from hardware ...

If a critical Windows system process fails to run properly, your operating system will crash and display a Critical Process Died Stop Error 0x000000EF or Blue Screen ...

That's good advice, and I'm happy to follow it. If all we do is sit around and moan about dual-booting Linux on UEFI systems, it really is likely to discourage some people from trying it, and the ...

If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.