In the world of the Windows OS, BCD stands for Boot Configuration Data. This critical information in the Windows runtime environment tells the Windows boot loader where to look for boot information.

If you have a Bluetooth keyboard, OS X may ignore keystrokes at startup for booting into Safe mode and other optional boot environments. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

The OS X boot arguments are useful for troubleshooting problems with system startup and how the system behaves when running. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing ...

Also known as the setting up phase, this is the second phase in the Windows upgrade process. During this phase, a backup of the downlevel OS is created to switch to the old OS if required. This ...

A modern high-end car now comes equipped with a half dozen computers outside of the ones that run the engine. Vehicles now come with XM or Sirius radio, OnStar GPS and concierge, Network Car telemetry ...

Those of you with long memories will recall a barrage of complaints in the run up to Windows 8's launch that concerned the ability to install other operating systems—whether they be older versions of ...