10 'Portable' applications can run on USB drives

Network Administration - 'Portable' applications are slightly modified versions of client applications that can run on USB devices. Devices like iPod, USB flash, external hard drive or any other 'portable' device can be used in this case. When applications are saved on the device, it can be used on any computer running the operating system it supports. Most 'portable' applications are still independent of the operating system, but many have cross platform versions (versions run on multiple operating systems). Many open source applications and OEM applications also have a 'portable' copy. Some utility programs also have a 'portable' version.

Note

When choosing a 'portable' drive to use, there are a few things to consider here that not all 'portable' drives support the application. Writing and reading speed is the key point here. A typical example in this case is that a low-speed flash drive will not be able to run the 'portable' Firefox application. The reason is that there is so much data sent to and from the program so it is easy to freeze or crash. The things that are said here are not to recommend that you need to spend money on a new drive, but it is recommended to look at the specifications before purchasing the device.

1. PStart

Pstart is essentially a start menu to display information on the USB drive. This small application can be displayed in the tool bar and runs in the background. When you right-click on it, a screen will appear and show all the programs that you have added shortcuts to.

2. Pidgin

Pidgin is an instant messaging program on an open source client. The program has many plug-ins that allow it to work with most of the available protocols on Facebook, twitter and Myspace. Some other plug-ins allow people on your buddy list to see what you're listening to on Last.fm or other music players while you're chatting with them.

3. VLC

VLC is known as the simplest music player but can play any kind of music or video file format that you bundle with it.

4. Firefox

Firefox is a program that can be called 'no brainer'. It provides all the functions of a web browser. All add-ons and special features you use at home can be portable. The beauty of using Firefox from USB is that you will not leave any information on the computer you use; Everything is stored on an external drive. Mozilla applications like Thunderbird and Sunbird also have 'portable' versions.

5. uTorrent

uTorrent is a very popular and very light BitTorrent client program. It uses a very small amount of system resources in making it a great addition to any external drive.

6. GIMP

Gimp is a great and free alternative to Photoshop. The only major difference between GIMP and Photoshop is in the menus.

7. KeePass Password Safe

KeePass Password Safe will protect you in situations where you have to remember a lot of passwords. You can choose a master password and all you need to remember is this master password. Surely this will make it easier for you to remember the password you are entering for all your email accounts, network passwords, and login information for all other websites.

8. Filezilla

Filezilla is an FTP uploader. If you have a website or a blog that needs to upload files while on the road, this is the app you need to find. With easy drag, drop, and transition settings, it is an ideal file uploader for all platforms.

9. 7Zip

7Zip is an excellent file extraction program that works with 18 different file types. It can also compress files into 5 different file types. And for faster compression speed than Winzip.

10. Sudoku

A final application in this article that we want to introduce to you is the Sudoku game program. This is a very interesting game program for many gamers to train their memory and not waste time.