So you want to take Windows 8 for a spin on a computer that doesn’t have a disc drive? Not a problem. While Microsoft has only released a disc image of Windows 8 Developer Preview, you can use the ...

Many devices need to be connected to a high-speed port to work properly and so in this article, we will show you how to install a high speed USB host controller. When connecting a USB 2.0 device, ...

This FAQ will show you how to create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, and Windows 10. This sort of drive is especially useful for mini laptops that don't come with ...

I got FreeBSD 4.2 yesterday and I've been toying with it and gotten some nice results, like being able to get X to work and mounting disks and getting FreeBSD to work with the NT bootloader.<P>But how ...

Older laptops can easily be converted to DIY Chromebooks via the use of ChromeOS Flex. The OS is free and easy to install, ...

Grand Theft Auto 5 installation on a USB improves performance. Installing Grand Theft Auto 5's 'Play Disc' may work best when installed on a USB flash drive. While ...

For the past few years, the design world has been making a valiant effort to catch up to our obsession with our smartphones and tablets. One of the most exciting changes: electrical outlets have ...

I often get asked about running hypervisors from portable storage devices and in this column, I'd like to talk about a method for installing and running XenServer 4.1 from a portable USB hard drive.

USB-C is one of the greatest additions to modern computers. We’ve gone for 10 cables that might do 5 jobs to 1 that can do at least 10. However, not every PC comes with a USB-C port, or if it does, it ...

USB Wi-Fi adapters allow you to add wireless internet capabilities to computers that wouldn’t otherwise have it. These may be older devices that never came with a Wi-Fi adapter or newer ones that have ...

As vice president of CNET Studios, Sharon led the video, social, editorial design, and branded-content teams. Before that role, Sharon led content development and launched new verticals for CNET, ...