Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

Those old CD games that have been sitting on your shelf for eternity? Linux can run them.

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If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

Pre-ordering Marathon on Steam initially caused Destiny 2 to try and install itself on your PC, thanks to an issue Bungie ...

Before you throw out or destroy an old hard drive, check out a few ways that you can put it to use without making our landfills any bigger.

Wiping your hard drive in Windows 7 helps protect your personal data before selling or repurposing your PC. This guide explains the safest methods to erase all data permanently. Before erasing the ...

For power this drive needs 24 volts at 6 amps, 5 volts at 4.5 amps, and -12 volts at 4 amps. Fitting the drive into the PDP-11 rack requires a little mechanical adjustment but after making some ...

Securely erasing a hard drive is a critical final step in the lifecycle of any PC. Simply deleting files or formatting a drive leaves data recoverable, posing a significant security risk for ...

Helldivers requires a lot of storage space on PC: A developer explains who is to “blame”: Players who still use hard drives for their games. Because hard drives ...