Ubuntu is considered one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems designed for common platforms, namely PCs and network servers. It's a versatile option for tech-savvy geeks looking for a ...

After many months of painstaking effort, the problems caused by Microsoft’s Windows 8 “Secure Boot” technology are finally being solved for Linux users. Now, the capability is quickly spreading, and ...

The game-changing tools that make MX Linux a standout choice for efficiency and customization among hundreds of Linux distros ...

The Asus Transformer Book is a tablet/notebook device with a 10 inch touchscreen display, a keyboard and touchpad, and an Intel Atom Z3740 Bay Trail processor. It ships with Windows 8.1 software, and ...

Still exotic for now, but moves are afoot Arm devices are everywhere today and many of them run Linux. The operating system ...

So here's something I've been beating my head against. I need to come up with a way to get client computers to PXE boot -- and automatically install -- Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop. So far, I've gotten to a ...

We're in the home stretch now. In the first post of this series I looked at the general characteristics of Linux installations on systems with UEFI firmware - specifically how the disk is partitioned, ...

Since my last blog post about the HP Pavilion dm1-4310ez, I have continue to investigate and experiment with Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot, Secure Boot, and multi-booting with ...

I consider myself a relatively tech-savvy individual. Having built my own DVR and turned my $60 router into a $600 router, I feel pretty good about tech aptitude. However, my operating system ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. You've got one of these lying around. Just make it has a 4GB ...