Windows 8 PCs will come with Microsoft's UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Secure Boot. This "feature" will make it much harder to boot Linux or other operating systems. Canonical, Ubuntu ...

Ubuntu is considered one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems designed for common platforms, namely PCs and network servers. It's a versatile option for tech-savvy geeks looking for a ...

The Asus Transformer Book is a tablet/notebook device with a 10 inch touchscreen display, a keyboard and touchpad, and an Intel Atom Z3740 Bay Trail processor. It ships with Windows 8.1 software, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. You've got one of these lying around. Just make it has a 4GB ...

Give each OS a real job—three Linux distros that actually make dual booting worthwhile.

Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect ...

We're in the home stretch now. In the first post of this series I looked at the general characteristics of Linux installations on systems with UEFI firmware - specifically how the disk is partitioned, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A high-rated security vulnerability in the Secure Boot ...