Puppy Linux is a lightweight and versatile Linux distribution ideal for breathing new life into lower-end machines. It can be easily installed on a USB flash drive, providing a portable and secure ...

How to format an external hard drive in Linux? Open the Terminal, and run sudo apt-get install gparted ntfsprogs to install the GParted utility. Next, connect the external hard drive to a USB port on ...

Even with modern, high-speed Internet connections, few methods of moving data from your home PC to your business computer are faster, more convenient and more secure than using a USB drive. Fedora ...

Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

Back up your files before formatting a USB drive in GParted to avoid data loss. After installing GParted, make sure to select the correct drive using the drop-down menu in the top-right corner. If you ...

Many computers these days come with two hard drives, one SSD for fast boot speeds, and one that can be used for storage. My Dell G5 gaming laptop is a great example with a 128GB NAND SSD and a 1TB SSD ...

If you're worried that your digital activity is being tracked, Tails may just be the perfect Linux distro for you. We tried ...

A flash drive is one of the single most useful tools a person can own. With it you can back up critical data, transport large files, rescue a malware-infested PC, and even run an entire operating ...

If you don't have an Ubuntu 8.04 Live CD then you'll need to download the .ISO file and burn one. Before we go any further I think that it's important that I point out the dangers associated with this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. There's an easy way to experiment and answer those questions: ...