>> Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Q: First, let me thank you for your great column and help to all of us non-techies out here. My Windows 10 desktop ...

This BGKI acronym provides a high-level overview of the Linux boot process. Each step builds upon the previous one, gradually bringing the system to a fully operational state. Of course, there are ...

If you’ve scrolled through the list of boot options offered on any PC’s BIOS, it reads like a history of storage technology. Up top we have the options to boot from disk, often a solid-state drive, ...

Safe Mode is a lightweight version of the Windows operating system that you can use to troubleshoot the computer when the operating system fails to boot. However, if Safe Mode doesn't work, you must ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

Looking for a career change, Ken Shimizu decided he wanted to be a software developer, but he didn't want to go back to college to study computer science. (PhysOrg.com) -- Security experts Sergey ...

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 ...

Some types of malware get so entrenched in Windows that the system cannot start, or boot normally. Whenever you suspect that a computer in your office is infected, address the issue immediately as ...

As a Windows user, at some point in time, you do feel concerned about the speed of your machine. It could be about how quickly your system responds while logging in or how quickly it performs common ...

Lenovo has fixed two high-severity vulnerabilities impacting various ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Yoga laptop models that could allow an attacker to deactivate UEFI Secure Boot. UEFI Secure Boot is a ...