Want to try or install a Linux distribution (distro) on your computer? Making a bootable flash drive with an image of the distro is the simplest route these days. I've done it dozens of times, and ...

We all need to start from scratch sometimes and if you're building a new PC, chances are you'll need to learn how to make a bootable USB drive. This will enable you to boot your PC directly from a USB ...

Creating a bootable Ubuntu USB from a Windows system is a straightforward process that allows you to try out Ubuntu without installing it on your computer. This guide will walk you through the steps ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Even with the rise of cloud storage, the USB flash drive is still vital ...

Before you start, ensure your system meets the basic requirements for running Rufus. Rufus is a lightweight tool that does not require installation, making it easy to ...

It used to be typical for every variation of Raspberry Pi to require booting from an SD or microSD card. It wasn't until the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B that the firmware received an update for booting ...

Booting up your PC using USB drives is useful. It allows you to reinstall your Windows, deal with easy system restores, and more. But what if bootable USB is not detected in Windows 11/10? This can be ...

If you have to create a bootable USB media to perform a clean installation or an in-place upgrade of Windows 11, you usually have to use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool. Although the tool works as ...

Starting your Surface from a USB drive can be useful if you want to change firmware settings or Windows startup settings or if your Surface device does not turn on, start, boot, or wake from sleep.

I purchased a license of Windows 7 Ultimate from my university. I plant to upgrade a Windows 7 Home PC to Ultimate and then to Windows 10 Pro. It much cheaper than purchasing the Pro upgrade from MS.

But with the advent of the tiny, lightweight, and portable USB key drive, system builders now have a new tool. I believe the USB key drive could alter—even usurp—our old rescue and ...