Although Chrome OS is competent at handling web-based workloads, by design it's light on features compared to a full desktop operating system, which is presumably where many of its users are coming from. Fortunately, if you're on Google's operating system and wish it was a little more flexible, it's possible to install a fully functional copy of Linux on many Chrome devices.
#ThrowBackThursday Do you think of the command line as an antiquated leftover from the past, or an old fashioned way of interacting with a computer? Think again. In Linux, it is the most flexible and powerful way to perform tasks. In this article, we will explore the basics of the Linux command line, including directory navigation, file/directory operations, and more.
To keep on the safe side, Microsoft's install setup saves a full copy of your current Windows installation (that's the Windows.old directory right there), and while this will come handy in case something goes wrong or you need to revert back, it will also occupy several gigabytes of precious storage.
Total Commander is regarded by many as the best replacement for Windows Explorer. Its latest release, version 9.10, looks to further solidify that status with various improvements, support for the W10's Fall Creators Update and support for multiple screens with different DPIs per screen.
The popular open source virtual machine hypervisor VirtualBox is getting a new major release that adds VM exports to Oracle Cloud (OPC) and unattended guest installation. Version 5.2 is now available for all platforms.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called Live Location that allows sharing of your location in real time with contacts or groups for a predetermined period of time. This is rolling out in the coming days to all users and platforms, download here.
