Now that Apple has released OS X 10.9 Mavericks, you might want to consider creating a USB install drive for clean installs and future use.

Apple has released OS X Lion as a download from the Mac App Store only; however, you can use the download to create a separate OS installation disc or drive partition to use for troubleshooting ...

It was 2009 when Apple last released a new operating system on physical media. Things have proceeded remarkably smoothly since version 10.7 switched to download-only installers, but there are still ...

Apple announced OS X Yosemite at its Worldwide Developers conference Monday, and among other features, the new version is ushering in the single biggest visual change to OS X in, well, ever. OS X's ...

OS X Mavericks is available in the Mac App Store now, but it's only an upgrade—but if you want to do a clean install, you'll need to manually burn an installation flash drive. Here's how to do it.

A bootable Mac OS X thumb drive comes in handy when you need to troubleshoot OS issues for yourself, your family, or your friends. It’s also extremely useful for keeping your basic setup consistent ...

Time to answer a reader's question, this one relating to Apple's OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion' operating system. I've just bought a new Mac and noticed that it doesn't come with a DVD containing OS X ...

How to create an OS X flash drive installer Instead of using the system installer disc that came with your Mac, create a system installer flash drive, like the one that comes with the MacBook Air.

How to Make Your Own Chrome OS Chromebook You don't have to wait until June 15 to get your hands on Google's latest in-the-cloud operating system! Almost any old netbook can be made into a Chromebook.