Log rotation, a normal thing on Linux systems, keeps any particular log file from becoming too large, yet ensures that sufficient details on system activities are still available for proper system ...

Log files. They're there for a reason -- to keep track of what goes on behind the velvet curtain of your operating system. When things go wrong, entries are added to those log files, so you can view ...

Editor’s note: The following review is part of Macworld’s GemFest 2012 series. Every weekday from mid June through mid August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite ...

In Windows 11/10/8/7, the System File Checker is integrated with Windows Resource Protection, which protects registry keys and folders as well as critical system files. If any changes are detected to ...

OS X includes a number of tools that can be useful for troubleshooting purposes. Console, which you’ll find in the Applications -> Utilities folder, is one such tool. Console is a front-end for all ...

In the realm of Linux systems, the tail command plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing files. Its simplicity and versatility make it a powerful tool for various tasks. In this article, we will ...

Disappearing hard drive space -- Log files usually the culprit We continue to cover an issue where available space on the startup volume rapidly declines autonomously under Mac OS X 10.3.8. In many ...

DISM is a useful utility. In addition to repairing corrupted system image files, you can also use the DISM tool for other purposes, like installing, uninstalling, updating, and configuring Windows ...

You can customize the macOS Console's log window to change the way it behaves. Here's how to adjust it for your needs. macOS's Console app is a utility that allows you to view system-wide logs, crash ...