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I installed Windows on a flash drive and it ran fine

Windows To Go is still an option, if you know where to look ...

3 ways to switch Linux distros without losing all your data

Migrating from one distribution to another isn't all that hard… Unless you want to retain all of the data within your home directory (or any directory, for that matter). If you don't do something to ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 ISO-Downloads in USB-Tool Rufus

Microsoft has blocked Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, marking the third time the open-source utility ...

De-Enshittify Windows 11: Start Fresh with a New Install of Windows 11 ⭐

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.
Technobezz

Linux System Recovery Guide Shows How to Fix Broken Installations

Linux system administrators can recover broken installations using Live USB devices and command-line tools, avoiding complete ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows 11 Recovery Drive not detecting USB

If the Windows 11 recovery drive is not detecting the USB device, follow the solutions below. Check the 32 GB recovery image limitation Fully reset the USB using Diskpart Update chipset and controller ...
GitHub

EasyBoot - Create Bootable USB and CDs Easily

EasyBoot allows users to create custom bootable USB drives and CDs with ease. Ideal for system recovery, installations, and multi-boot setups. EasyBoot is a versatile software that allows users to ...
TechSpot

Microsoft breaks, then quickly fixes Windows Recovery Environment bug that bricked USB input devices

Facepalm: Microsoft wants Windows 11 users to always install the latest patches for the operating system, especially now that it only supports a single edition. However, allowing Windows Update to run ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s emergency Windows 11 update fixes a nasty system recovery bug

This update fixes a problem with the Windows Recovery Environment not working with a USB mouse or keyboard. This update fixes a problem with the Windows Recovery Environment not working with a USB ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery

Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...
Neowin

Microsoft warns USB mouse keyboard users as Windows 11 KB5066835 breaks key OS feature0 0

Microsoft has issued a warning to all Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 users about USB mouse and keyboard as the recent KB5066835 update breaks an important OS feature. Microsoft released the first Patch ...
BGR

5 Little-Known Uses For Your USB Port On Windows 11

Your USB port is probably getting more action than you think — file transfers, phone charging, and maybe connecting a keyboard or mouse or even the occasional odd gadget you forgot existed. But ...