Virtual machines can seem juuuuust a bit too geeky for most otherwise computer-friendly people. That's sad, because it's an easy, free way to try another operating system, or use those one or two apps ...

Virtualization has long been important for Mac users, especially those who have to manage multiple platforms for their work. With Apple’s small share of the desktop market, virtual machines are a ...

Back about this time of year in 2009, I wrote a post that's remained a venerable favorite. Entitled "How to set up Ubuntu Linux on a Mac -- It's Easy and Free," the post described in full detail how ...

Canonical’s Ubuntu Desktop image is now available from the Hyper-V gallery, ensuring Linux users make the most of Microsoft’s Enhanced Session Mode. The virtual machine image is easily actioned by ...

Docker containers are lightweight, self-contained packages capable of efficiently running various services. Virtual machines are more robust, emulate full computers, and require more resources, but ...

How to create a VirtualBox virtual machine backup on a Linux host Your email has been sent Your data center might depend on virtual machines (VMs), and you might use VirtualBox for some of those VMs.