If you have a Windows 7 PC but aren't sure you're ready to upgrade to Windows 8 yet, a dual-boot system might be a good way to ease into it. This will let you use both operating systems, side-by-side, ...

Those of us have been dual booting Linux, Windows, and OS X operating systems for a while will be familiar with bootloaders such as GRUB and its ilk. Surprisingly, though, we haven’t seen a bootloader ...

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This inexpensive microcomputer can be used for a variety of DIY projects. Here's what you need to know before you get started. Dan Graziano is an associate editor for CNET. His work has appeared on ...

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