It’s easy to set up a virtual machine on your PC, creating a machine within a machine, using free desktop virtualization software from VMware. Here’s a look at the advantages, plus instructions.

Running macOS on Windows is very much possible. PC aficionados may have already guessed it, but if you’re still wondering, we’re talking about running macOS on Windows using virtual machines. As the ...

Discover how to enable and use Windows 11 Hyper-V for virtual machines. Step-by-step guide to setting up VMs, installing OS, and optimizing performance for developers, IT pros, and enthusiasts.

Anyone who frequently installs and uninstalls new software, tests beta versions of programs, or tinkers with the registry in Windows, often reaches the point where they have to completely re-install ...

I often install and test different applications and features in Windows as part of my work. And most of the time, I don't necessarily want those new or unknown apps and features to affect my main ...

A virtual machine is a computing resource that uses software instead of a physical computer to run programs and deploy applications. It operates by running one or more virtual “guest” machines on a ...

That old hardware can power an entire smart home.

Microsoft’s VirtualPC was once available for Macs and Windows, but now is only available and supported for Windows-based hosts. There are no guest tools available for other operating systems, and all ...

Ever accidentally copy something very personal into your work chat? It's a nightmare scenario for anyone who uses their personal device for work (employers might be worried about data moving in the ...

If you have a file you don't trust, is there a way to make a dummy PC inside your PC in order to open a file you don't trust without exposing yourself to viruses? Try searching on virtual machines.

When we tried to turn on a virtual machine on VMware Workstation after closing it, we encountered an error that said the machine was already in use. Users have ...