dual boot

Every time my tower PC’s boot menu flashes up those two familiar choices—Windows 11 or (insert latest quirky Linux distribution here)—I know which one I’m picking. The world’s most popular desktop operating system, with its splashy tiles and incessant notifications, gets a sullen side-eye. My...

Picture this: you’ve just unwrapped your shiny new PC, or perhaps you’re wringing an extra lease on life from a battle-scarred desktop. Either way, your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to install Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest and most security-focused offspring. But as you wade into...

Booting up my desk every morning, I'm greeted by a familiar glow: the dual-boot menu, digital Switzerland for operating systems, offering refuge to both Windows 11 and whatever Linux distribution is currently in my rotation. Yet, day after day, despite the technical parity, the shiny flourishes...

Older PCs don’t have to be left behind in an era of ever-escalating hardware requirements. If you’re frustrated with Windows 11’s modern demands—its insistence on TPM 2.0, UEFI, and other expensive hardware upgrades—Linux Lite 7.4 may just be the perfect alternative to revive your aging machine...

Linux Lite 7.4 is making some serious waves among users with older hardware—and for a good reason. If you’ve been wrestling with Windows 11’s ever-increasing hardware demands or simply want a leaner, meaner system that gets straight to business, this new update might be exactly what you need...

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, it can be tempting to cast aside a familiar operating system for a shiny new alternative. However, as highlighted by a recent BetaNews article, there’s wisdom in keeping your Windows installation intact—even if you’re eager to dip your toes into Linux...

Hello all. I am new to the forum and could do with some help please. I have managed to clone my windows 11 laptop ssd onto a larger external ssd, my laptop is a a dual boot with win 11 and a linux distro. At the end of the new cloned ssd there is a large chunk of unallocated space left, I...

So! You’ve got yourself a 2019 MacBook Pro—the all-powerful "Sequoia" version running macOS 15.2—and you’re itching to step into the wild world of Windows Tiny11 without cluttering up your internal storage or relying on Boot Camp. Maybe you want to play games, run certain Windows apps, or just...

Are you yearning to dive into the world of penetration testing and cybersecurity without sacrificing your current Windows setup? Enter Kali Linux: the go-to OS for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals. With its plethora of pre-installed tools and features, it becomes vital for anyone...

In a recent edition of the Overkill Digest newsletter, author Kevin Wammer dives into the fascinating intersection of handheld gaming and desktop functionality—specifically, his exploits in creating a colossal 65-inch Steam Deck while booting into Windows 11 from Gaming Mode. This article, “#67...

Okay so yesterday I installed Ubuntu in my laptop, thru flashing Ubuntu 22.04 on a pendrive and then loading it, allocated 100gb to linux and booted. At that time, I can access both windows and linux while booting. A window was coming which let me choose between linux and windows everytime I...

The Asus ROG Ally X has caught the attention of gamers and tech enthusiasts by promising a powerful handheld gaming experience. However, recent reports indicate that it performs better on SteamOS than on Windows 11—raising questions about the best operating system for this hardware. This article...

On August 27, 2024, Microsoft released the August 2024 Windows Non-Security Preview Update, designated as KB5041587. This update is specifically aimed at Windows 11 users on version 23H2 and 22H2, encompassing OS builds 22621.4112 and 22631.4112. This article provides an overview of the changes...

The latest Windows update has raised significant concerns for users who operate a dual-boot setup with Linux. This article delves into the implications of this update, specifically focusing on the Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) setting that has caused considerable disruptions. With a...

My Manjaro PC stopped connecting with my monitor after an issue-free month or two. I was trying to install windows, but since the IRST driver didn’t work and the four methods of creating a windows-friendly partition didn’t work, I tried cleaning the SSD in the windows USB boot. After I rebooted...

As many users grow frustrated with Windows, the allure of exploring alternative operating systems is becoming increasingly popular. One of the top choices among these is Linux Mint 22, a user-friendly Linux distribution that aims to provide a smoother and more efficient user experience compared...

Hello folks, I have an old dual boot Windows PC. One OS is Win XP which is on one HDD (has 2 partitions), the other one is Win 7 which is on another HDD (has 2 partitions too). I believe the boot manager was on the Win XP HDD since the dual boot menu was always shown from there. However, the Win...

Intel© Core™ i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz × 8 32.0 GiB RAM Windows 11 Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon PM991a NVMe Samsung 512GB KINGSTON SA400S37480G Seagate BarraCuda 120 SSD ZA1000CM10003 I have a 2 yr old Dell Desktop PC. Windows 11 is installed on the Samsung 512 M.2 NVE drive, Linux Mint 21.3 is...

Hello all! The backgrounf to my problem is as follows: I had some problems with my windows 10, and wanted to dual boot windows with Ubuntu. Thus I thought that I was gone move all of my files to an external HDD, then factory reset my computer, and then proceed with the dual boot setup...

Would like to include Ubuntu to my setup in Windows Dual Boot Manager, but to no avail. 3 pictures included, where I have the mix of Win10 and 11 in the manager, and Ubuntu can be found down in the options. Pic. 01: I want Ubuntu to show up here, within the selection of Win10 or Win11. Pic. 02...