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How to Boot an OS from a USB Drive in VirtualBox

It is easy to boot from ISO files or a CD/DVD drive in Virtualbox, but what about a USB drive? This guide shows you how to boot from a USB drive in VirtualBox.

By Alexandru Andrei – Nov 14, 2018

4 Free Virtualization Software for Windows 10

Virtualization allows you to test your software in a secure environment. These are our favorite free virtualization software for Windows 10.

By Mike Tee – Aug 24, 2018

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How to Shrink a Virtualbox VM in Windows 10

If you have a need to free up more storage space, here are the steps to shrink a VirtualBox VM and reclaim storage space taken up by the guest OS.

By Nicholas Godwin – Jul 30, 2018

New Linux User? Try These 8 Great Essential Linux Apps

When you are new to Linux, one of the problems you will face is which apps to use. With millions of Linux apps, the choice is certainly not easy. Here are 8 essential Linux apps to get you settled in quickly.

By Ada Ivanova – Feb 5, 2018

Complete Guide to Running Android in VirtualBox

If you are keen to take the latest version of Android for a spin on your desktop computer, here is how to run Android in a virtual machine.

By Robert Zak – Jun 27, 2017

Three of the Best Virtual Machine Applications for Windows 10

For testing it is recommended to use a virtual machine so any fatal changes won’t affect your main system. Here are some virtual machines for Windows 10 that you can use.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 9, 2016

VirtualBox inside VirtualBox. Is that possible?

VirtualBox inside VirtualBox. Is that possible?

Can you run VirtualBox on your computer and then run another instance of VirtualBox inside that one? Find out the answer here.

By Charnita Fance – Nov 16, 2013

Accessing Shared Folder in VirtualBox with Ubuntu Guest

If you want to access shared folder in Virtualbox with Ubuntu guest, here is how you can do so.

By Damien Oh – Aug 5, 2013

How to Log Directly Into a VirtualBox Session in Ubuntu

Virtualbox is a useful application that allows you to run another operating system in your Ubuntu. Here, we will show you how you can setup your Ubuntu so you can log directly into the Virtual Machine from the login screen.

By Aaron Peters – Mar 26, 2013

How to Increase Virtual Hard Disk Size in Virtualbox

However, if you are using it as frequent as me, you will find that the 20GB of storage space get filled up very quickly. If you are looking to increase the virtual hard disk size, here is how you can do it.

By Damien Oh – Sep 13, 2012

How to Hide Menu Bar and Status Bar in VirtualBox

By Damien Oh – Jun 8, 2010

How to Install VirtualBox in Your USB Drive and Run any Operating System

By Soumen Halder – Jan 2, 2010

How To Enable 3D Acceleration In VirtualBox

By Sharninder – May 21, 2009

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