How to Use VirtualBox: User's Guide
With VirtualBox you can easily install and test multiple operating systems. We'll show you how to set up Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux as a virtual machine.
How to Run Android Apps on macOS
If you want to run Android apps on your Mac laptop or desktop computer, this is how you do it.
How to Create a Virtual Web Development Environment and Server
So how do you balance your ability to multi-task with your need to develop web apps in the native context where they'll run? Enter virtual machines.
5 Free Ways to Try and Evaluate Windows 10, No Strings Attached
The free Windows 10 upgrade will expire soon. If you've been resisting the friendly upgrade reminders until now, let us show you how you can try Windows 10 with (almost) no risk or commitment.
Get the Best Windows 10 Features on Windows 7 and 8
Do you admire some of the tricks Windows 10 can do, but would rather stay with your old Windows version? We have compiled 8 tools that can bring the best Windows 10 features to your Windows 7 or 8 PC.
7 Paid Linux App Alternatives That Are Worth the Money
We all know Linux is a bastion of open source software, a platform flooded with free apps and programs. But there are also plenty of paid apps that you should take a look at.
How to Install Windows 10 for Free on any Windows, Linux, or OS X PC
You don't have to upgrade to Windows 10 to try it. Whether you qualify for the free upgrade or want to try Windows 10 on Linux or OS X, you can evaluate it for free.
Found a Suspicious File? Test It In A Virtual Machine!
Don't run that suspicious file on your PC to check if it alerts your anti-virus software - instead, find out what it is capable of by running the file in a virtual machine.
How To Try Windows 10 On Your Mac Free & Easy
Even as a Mac user you might need Windows from time to time, be it at work or a public computer. Here's a chance to familiarize yourself with Windows 10 for free.
Forget the End of Life Woes: Windows 8 Has an XP Mode
Windows XP mode is restricted to Professional versions of Windows 7. But there's a way to get Windows XP Mode running on Windows 8 anyway. All you need is a computer running Windows 8.
Run Multiple Operating Systems At Once With VMware Player
We’ve lavished attention on VirtualBox here at MakeUseOf, and for good reason. However, VirtualBox isn’t your only option for creating and using free virtual machines. VMware Player, VMware’s free product, is every bit as good as VirtualBox for many users. You may even prefer it to VirtualBox. VMware Player runs on Windows and Linux.
How To Test Windows 8 On A Tablet
It’s no secret that Windows 8's new interface is a "touch-first experience" – Microsoft said it themselves. If you’re curious about upgrading to Windows 8, you can try Windows 8 on your PC – but unless you're using a PC with a touch screen, it just isn’t the same. Assuming you have an iPad or Android tablet lying around, you can test Windows 8 with a touchscreen before you purchase a new Windows 8 PC or tablet.
How To Try Out Wordpress, Joomla & More Quickly & For Free In a Virtual Machine With Bitnami
We've talked about setting up a local server before, but the process is still fairly complicated and there's lots of quirks and incompatibliities if you're trying to run it on Windows, leading to nothing but hassle when you actually upload the thing to a real website. What if you could just boot up a virtual machine and have instant access to a Wordpress install to play around with, all contained within a fully functional standardised web server setup?
Why Netflix Doesn’t Run On Linux, And How You Can Get Around This
One of the most popular video streaming services is undoubtedly Netflix, because of its vast collection of movies and other video content which can be instantly streamed. Most people can enjoy it whenever they sign up for the monthly subscription. However, there's the problem -- most people can enjoy it. One of the few groups of people which are left out are Linux users. What's the problem, and how can it be solved?
Turn Your Old Mission-Critical PC Into A VM Before It Dies
If you’ve got an older PC running important software, one of the best ways to give that software a new lease of life is by ditching the hardware entirely – you can convert your existing system to a virtual machine and run it on another computer. The process is fast, and at the end you’ll have an image you can use in VMware or any virtual machine program that can import VMware disk images.
Download & Test Run Every Linux OS You Want With Virtualboxes
For a long time, I've been curious about Linux operating systems. I've used Windows my whole life, so the idea of switching to another operating system is a pretty big deal. I think switching to a new OS could be a lot of fun - something completely new. What made me decide to take a closer look at Linux operating systems out there is the fact that I love the Android OS on my Droid so much - and the fact that I've never had to "reboot" it once.
How To Enable Windows 7 Aero Effects Inside VirtualBox
Up until recently, VirtualBox had a pretty major limitation: There was no way to use Windows Aero effects when running Windows Vista or Windows 7 inside VirtualBox. If you are testing software, this makes a big difference: You are not getting the Aero experience most Windows users would get, and your screenshots look wrong. Fortunately, with the advent of VirtualBox 4.1, this can be fixed.
How To Use VirtualBoxes Free Images To Test & Run Open Source Operating Systems [Linux]
Quickly try out a wide variety of open source operating systems, some you're familiar with and some you aren't. You can start browsing now at Virtualboxes, a website that takes almost all the work out of trying out operating systems in Virtualbox. VirtualBox, in case you're not familiar with it, is free virtualization software. It lets you run any operating system in a window, meaning you don't need to worry about partitioning or dual-booting.
5 Creative Uses For A Virtual Box That You Probably Never Considered
Try out Android, Windows 8, any live CD and more, on your computer without messing up your bootloader (or worse.) With VirtualBox it's easy, if you think creatively. VirtualBox gives you an easy way to create "virtual boxes", a sort of computer inside your computer you can use to try out new operating systems and learn more about how computers work.
Try Out Windows 8 In VirtualBox Right Now For Free
Are you curious about Windows 8, the upcoming operating system from Microsoft? Try it out in a virtual machine, right now, for free. All you need to do is download the free ISO file and set up VirtualBox properly. What can you expect to see in Windows 8? Once thing is clear - it will be very different than any version of Windows before it.