We all need to start from scratch sometimes and if you're building a new PC, chances are you'll need to learn how to make a bootable USB drive. This will enable you to boot your PC directly from a USB ...

On Monday Apple finally unveiled to the world the next iteration of OS X, Mavericks. A developer preview of the new operating system is available now as a Mac App Store download for registered ...

The process of downloading and installing a fresh copy of Windows 10 is pretty straightforward. But did you know that you also can run Windows right from a USB flash drive? Now it does sound like a ...

The USB flash drive has replaced the floppy disk drive as the best storage medium for transferring files, but it also has its uses as a replacement for CDs and DVDs. USB drives tend to be higher in ...

Before you start, ensure your system meets the basic requirements for running Rufus. Rufus is a lightweight tool that does not require installation, making it easy to ...

Pretty much any motherboard made in the last 3-4 years can boot off flash drives. If you know the model of the motherboard, search for the manual and look through it, it should have a list of boot ...

If you do decide to install Windows to a USB drive, a Flash Drive(UFD) drive, ESATA drive or store Windows Native Boot VHD on USB/UFD drive, it will not be supported by Microsoft. The reasons why this ...

A bootable Mac OS X thumb drive comes in handy when you need to troubleshoot OS issues for yourself, your family, or your friends. It’s also extremely useful for keeping your basic setup consistent ...

Starting your Surface from a USB drive can be useful if you want to change firmware settings or Windows startup settings or if your Surface device does not turn on, start, boot, or wake from sleep.

Screenshot by Ed Rhee There you go! Now you know how to create a Parted Magic USB flash drive so you can repartition your hard disk, clone partitions, and even reset your Windows administrator ...