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macOS Sierra Installation Issues? Fix Common Mac Upgrade Problems

September 28, 2016

There are a range of problems that can occur when upgrading your operating system. This applies to both computers and mobile devices, which is why it’s imperative you back up your data before clicking the Install button. But how do you spot a frozen installation? What can you do if your Mac runs out of space mid-install? And how… read more »

Configure Your Raspberry Pi Installation With PiBakery

September 14, 2016

You probably know how much we love the Raspberry Pi (CA) here at MakeUseOf. Over the years we’ve shown you how to use it in smart home projects, as a video game emulator, and even as the heart of a stop-motion movie studio. But the device is not perfect. While it is simple enough to… read more »

How to Build Your Own Custom Ubuntu Installation

August 16, 2016

Ubuntu is a rock solid operating system, which can be installed on just about any PC and “just work.” There are many great derivatives of Ubuntu, each with a different desktop environment built on top of the same great core found in the flagship Ubuntu Desktop, but they all come preloaded with oodles of software… read more »

How to Fix a Corrupted Windows 10 Installation

August 12, 2016

One of the most severe problems afflicting Windows 10 users: system corruption. Corruption manifests in a variety of ways, ranging from random blue or black screens of death (BSOD) to driver errors. If you’ve tried everything else, you might want to experiment with three tools that come pre-installed with Windows. In my case, I ran… read more »

5 Best Linux Distros for Installation on a USB Stick

April 27, 2016

I regularly find myself writing about USB sticks. Why am I currently obsessing over these cheap dongles, which many have come to regard as fundamentally obsolete? Because they’re still useful. Sure, you’re probably not going to use them to store your files on. In that regard, they’ve been utterly supplanted by cloud storage services like… read more »

How to Create Windows 10 Installation Media

March 10, 2016

Whether you arrived at Windows 10 through a dedicated upgrade or — in case you were not eligible for a free upgrade from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 — purchased a shiny new Windows 10 license to upgrade to, eventually you will have to restore or reset Windows 10. There are now a whole host of ways to install Windows 10, and… read more »