Nobody likes waiting forever for their PC to start up, and these tricks can help speed up that process and improve your PC.

Use Automatic Startup Repair Verify the boot order Verify the hardware connection Use System Restore Repair the computer using Installation Media To learn more about these tips and tricks, continue ...

In last month's column, I described the hurdles that Mac OS X puts in your way when you try to create a bootable disc, especially a custom bootable CD, DVD or flash drive. I offered various solutions ...

Some also recommend changing your Boot Order Priority to put the hard disk at the top of the list, rather than a DVD drive or network boot, but I've never found this to move the needle much. If in ...

Microsoft has made Windows 11 available for all users. Windows 10 users can upgrade their computers to Windows 11 for free, provided their computers meet the hardware requirements. One of these ...

Mindful of how frustrating the wait is, makers of PCs' basic input/output systems (BIOS) are working on bringing instant-on computing closer to reality with promises of significan ...

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 ...

Some of the best ways to cut boot time on Windows may require a financial commitment, such as increasing your RAM, upgrading ...

Is it possible to create a DOS 6.22 (or Win98 DOS) bootable Zip disk? If so, does anyone have detailed instruction on how to do this?<P>I have an ATAPI Zip250 drive, if that makes a difference. I'd ...

Swapping cables seemed to have no effect, so I ended up finding an ISO for a Windows x64 recovery disc online. I plugged in the just the drive I wanted to keep (with Windows on it) and ran the ...