Some Linux distributions (Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, possibly others) have BOINC installation packages. The advantages of installing via the package manager are: the resulting BOINC installation runs ...

If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux Mint instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.

Ever tried to execute a command on your Linux system and received a “Permission Denied” error? The simplest solution to counter this error is using the “sudo ...

If you are new to the world of system administration and need to maintain and monitor remote servers, it is important to master Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access. With SSH, you can securely connect ...

Chromebooks are low-cost laptops that mostly target students and educators. While running ChromeOS under the hood makes them efficient, they lack a strong upgrade path and full-featured options ...

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The iOS 26 public beta is now available, giving iPhone users everywhere the option to try Apple’s latest and greatest features. This year, you can check out Liquid Glass, new Messages features, and ...

There are gentle migration strategies that can delay the move away from Windows 10, which Microsoft will stop supporting in October 2025. Technically (and maybe even psychologically), the easiest step ...