Tag: UEFI Archive

PC Boot Past and Present

Published on December 20, 2023 at 5:36 am by LEW

Just uploaded a video on PC booting where I discuss legacy/BIOS/MBR and UEFI/GPT. There seems to be some confusion on this topic for a lot of people. So this is my thoughts on the subject.

 

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Multi Boot System – RetiredTechie Take

Published on November 30, 2023 at 8:41 pm by LEW

Introduction

Recently I dual booted my MSI Raider GE76 laptop, and it was an experience. I don’t mean that in a totally negative way, because I always learn so much from those “Experiences”. (more…)

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Debain 12, Virtualbox, and UEFI

Published on July 19, 2023 at 6:39 am by LEW

Introduction

I tried to install Debian 12 in Virtualbox in UEFI mode, and ran into a problem. That being I could not install it directly. I thought I must be doing something wrong, because the installer kept going to a gray screen. But after some research I have come to the conclusion that not may people have tried the above combination. (more…)

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Resolving the Unresolved

Published on March 3, 2023 at 2:19 pm by LEW

I have been back stateside for around a month and a half now, and my situation, in most respects,  is not really any closer to resolution than it was when first I arrived. (more…)

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UEFI: the Good the Bad, and the Ugly

Published on February 16, 2023 at 7:39 am by LEW

Introduction

In late 2021, I published a post entitled “BIOS vs UEFI Takeaways”. This is a followup post, and my focus will be on the newer UEFI, what is good about it, what is bad about it, and what is just plain ugly about it. (more…)

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