Windows 10 includes some troubleshooting tools that allow you remove a problematic Windows update, attempt to reset your PC (while keeping or wiping your files) if you run into more serious problems. But if you need to completely reinstall Windows for some reason, you typically need to create installation media by preparing a USB flash […]
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Chrome OS 74 dev channel brings Linux app improvements (Crostini)
When Google first launched Chrome OS, it was only able to run web apps. A few years ago the company added support for Android apps. And last year Google introduced Crostini, a tool that allows you to install and run Linux applications on a Chromebook. For the most part, it works as promised — allowing […]
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Don’t like Windows 10? You can roll back (within 30 days)
So you’ve taken up Microsoft on its offer to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. How’s that working out for you? For the most part Windows 10 should be able to run on just about any hardware that could run Windows 7 or later. But if you’re running into problems, Microsoft included an escape chute: […]
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Windows 8 features a reset button: Re-install Windows without a disc
There’s a time-tested ritual with PC owners. After a few months or years the performance starts to deteriorate and you pull out a Windows install disc and spend a full day re-installing the operating system and re-installing all of your apps. So-called “PC rot” isn’t as bad on Windows 7 as it was with earlier […]
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Latest Mac computers can reinstall OS X over the internet
Apple rolled out OS X Lion this morning as well as several new Mac Mini and MacBook Air models. And they have a very cool new system recovery option: You can reinstall OS X over the internet. In other words, you don’t need a disc to install the operating system. That way if your hard […]