Using dd to copy a dual-boot hard drive to a smaller drive can be tricky. The dd command copies data bit-by-bit, including the boot sectors, file systems, and partition table. However, it does not handle resizing partitions, so if your target drive is smaller than the source drive, you will need to shrink partitions manually…
Creating a bootable Linux USB disk using dd involves several steps. This is a step-by-step guide to help you create a Linux installation USB drive using the dd command on a Linux or macOS system. The process includes downloading the Linux ISO, identifying the correct USB device, and using dd to copy the image to…
Setting up a dual-boot system with Linux and Windows 11 requires planning to make sure that both operating systems coexist peacefully. Before proceeding, make sure to back up your important files. Installing or modifying partitions can result in data loss if something goes wrong. Create a recovery USB for Windows 11 in case you…
Creating a bootable Linux USB drive is a fundamental step for installing Linux on a computer or running a live version of Linux without modifying the current system. One of the easiest and most reliable tools for creating bootable USB drives is balenaEtcher. In this detailed guide, we will walk you through the process of…