One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Linux-Windows dual boot systems don't have an easy way to access Linux files while booted into Windows. Some tools exist, but they don't offer perfect solutions. I've found using a shared partition ...

There are a number of Linux commands that will display file system types along with the file system names, mount points and such. Some will also display sizes and available disk space. The df command ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file ...

The System Reserved Partition or EFI System Partition on your hard drive is a tiny sector Windows uses to house system files such as the Boot Configuration Database, Boot Manager Code, and Windows ...

Learn about how the cutting-edge, free software Heads project detects BIOS and kernel tampering, all with keys under your control. Disclaimer: I work for Purism, and my experience with Heads began as ...

There are various reasons why Windows does not start. The first assumption is a defect in the boot environment that prevents the system from starting. However, causes can also be a defective file ...

In my last tutorial I introduced you to Windows 2000's Disk Probe, a utility that lets you modify almost anything on your system's hard disk on a sector-by-sector basis. Now it's time to start using ...

The Windows disk defragmenter utility is scheduled to work in the background. The Disk Defragmenter runs as a low priority task in the background without affecting the performance of the computer. It ...