The bootable rescue environment I reach for when systems won’t start.

These small distros can have some surprisingly major uses.

Portability is a huge advantage that Linux enjoys over most other desktop operating systems as most major distros work very well when installed to a flash drive. However, there are still machines in ...

September 29, 2009 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Think you can make a better fast-booting, Chrome-focused OS than Google? Want to craft a custom Linux system ...

Android (Rooted): Whether you're troubleshooting a problematic PC or you just prefer working in your own OS with your own tools, keeping a Linux boot CD or USB key is a great way to take a customized ...

Learn about how the cutting-edge, free software Heads project detects BIOS and kernel tampering, all with keys under your control. Disclaimer: I work for Purism, and my experience with Heads began as ...

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...