7 brilliant uses for old USB sticks

If you're got a drawer full of unused USB sticks, you might as well put them to use – and our tech experts know how ...
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How to rescue a 'broken' Linux PC from the command line

If a bad update killed your desktop interface, don't panic. You can still trigger a Timeshift restoration from the TTY ...

I went back to Linux and it was a mistake

Despite its (at the time) high-end Core i7 CPU and 32GB of RAM, Windows was frustratingly slow on it. The fan was constantly at full throttle even when the machine was idle, and it regularly failed to ...
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I found the perfect portable OS for remote work, and it’s not Windows

I switch between computers a lot, so I use a persistent Linux USB that keeps my workspace consistent anywhere.
GitHub

Windows and Linux multi-boot USB installer setup without using Ventoy

The purpose of this document and method is to show you how you can easily create a dual- or multi-boot Windows/Linux USB pendrive so that you can run the Windows 11 installer and one or more Linux ...
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How to Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB (All Methods Explained)

Keeping a Windows 11 installation media ready is one of the smartest things you can do as a PC user. Whether you’re planning a clean install, fixing a broken system, or helping someone set up a new ...
GitHub

Boot Linux-based operating systems from a RMA shim.

terraOS utilizes a bug in chromebook RMA shims, which are bootable recovery images that are used for running diagnostic utilities, to chainload regular Linux distros by replacing the rootfs. Replacing ...
ZDNet

I found a Linux distro that pairs a clean, Mac-like UI with a 'trade-free' philosophy - and it's super fast

Tromjaro is a Manjaro-based Linux distribution. This distro uses Xfce desktop and includes well-curated apps. You can download and install Tromjaro for free. A trade ...