The Linux operating system boasts stronger security, bundled apps, and better performance on old hardware. Not sure how to switch? We've got you covered.

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to ...

If you don't know what the Linux desktop operating system is, or if you're new to it, Jack Wallen's quick explainer will get you up to speed.

Linux can be run with the simple click of a button while another operating system like Microsoft Windows is running in the background. Oracle VM or other virtual machine software can be used to ...

Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking ...

1. First boot There are two ways to dual boot with a Windows system preinstalled. The first is to add a new or spare hard drive to your system and use this for version of Linux you want to install.

But this is Linux and with Linux…there is always a way. I wasn't 100% certain that VirtualBox was the culprit, but I was fairly certain (as that's what I was using when the lockup occurred).

Not only is it free, it’s easy to set up too. We’ll show how you can easily install the free operating system on your desktop or notebook and set it up according to your wishes. This is by no ...

All distros let you control the services that run on your Linux installation, and you should make full use of this customisation feature. Under Ubuntu, head to System > Preferences > Startup ...