Tech thinker Anil Dash gets "uncharacteristically nerdy" and breaks down the process he used to install Windows 7 in Boot Camp—and then get access to it from OS X, without rebooting, using the free ...

Microsoft released a developer preview of Windows 8 last night and surprisingly made it available for general public too. Though this brand new OS is half-baked and is meant to be used by developers ...

If the VirtualBox window is stuck on Getting Ready, Boot logo, or Preparing Automatic Repair, here are solutions to help you fix the issue. While installing Windows or another operating system in ...

Want to test out Windows 10 Technical Preview, but don’t want to take a chance it’ll kill your PC? Your best bet is to install it as a virtual machine using ...

How to install BackBox Linux distribution as a virtual machine Your email has been sent Several Linux distributions are available nowadays for security and penetration testing. BackBox Linux is one of ...

Install Windows 11 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or managing files securely. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

If you follow gaming news, you’ve probably heard of Steam OS—Valve’s new operating system for dedicated gaming PCs. It’s Linux-based, designed for use in the living room, and completely free. So are ...

How to use the Shared Folders feature in VirtualBox 7 Your email has been sent If you deploy virtual machines with VirtualBox, you'll want to take advantage of the shared folder feature. Find out how ...

I created a VM a while ago for testing things in a safe sandbox. It's nothing fancy, just a Win10 installation in VirtualBox. I fired it up the other day for the first time since I upgraded my system, ...

My company's IT department only officially supports Windows workstations. However, they are fairly open about allowing people to install needed software on these workstations -- for example, I could ...