First off, a little context. I'm a 30+ year Mac user and I just bought my first PC in decades. I'm no stranger to Windows and Linux, but haven't used them as a desktop OS for about 15 years. My ...

SparkyOS is a novel distro from the folks behind SparkyLinux: it's a version of Arch that can you can use without installing ...

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forums, so bear with me. I have a Samsung 970 EVO 1TB m.2 SSD, which is an SED (Self-Encrypting Drive). I put it in my Lenovo Yoga C930. The SSD firmware is current, as is ...

Modern PCs support the Windows Secure Boot feature via their UEFI firmware. This ensures that the computer blocks malware, ...

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In the previous three installments, I explained the mechanism of Secure Boot and the reasons why older recovery media may ...

Whether it's a self-built gaming machine or a fresh-from-the-store office PC, the right BIOS/UEFI settings can make a world of difference. No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid ...

Let's start by clearly stating what this post is, and what it isn't. It is a description of how I set up multi-boot for Linux systems, sometimes including Windows, using the GRUB bootloader. It is not ...

Are you having trouble because "Reboot and Select proper Boot device" is displayed and Windows will not start?This error ...

Hardware-based secure boot mechanisms are clearly useful for some users. By determining that firmware, bootloaders, and operating systems are not compromised, these mechanisms can protect systems ...