In OS X creating an alternate boot device can easily be done, with no need to configure system files or jump through any hoops. There are several approaches to doing this, and some have their ...

How to make your own bootable OS X 10.9 Mavericks USB install drive Apple has changed things in 10.9, but making a recovery drive is still possible.

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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 ...