I switch between computers a lot, so I use a persistent Linux USB that keeps my workspace consistent anywhere.

With a simple USB drive and Tails, you can turn any PC into a secure, Tor-encrypted workstation in seconds.

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Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

SteamOS now runs 1440p games at 60fps on many AMD PCs, plus native support for DualSense and Xbox pads for easy setup.