Archive → July, 2010
Portable Apps
I do love the fact that I can use of many of my favourite apps from a USB memory stick (such as Audacity, Firefox, Filezilla etc). Portable versions of many popular open source and freeware apps are available for download at portableapps.com.
All this can happen without installing anything on the local (windows) PC. In fact, usually no trace is left at all. This is especially useful for IT professionals who find themselves using/troubleshooting a variety of PCs during the working day.
My tip for this is to make sure that you use a fast enough USB device. I frequently find myself waiting (too long) on Portable Firefox starting up from a slow USB memory stick. I find that I get very good performance from apps installed on my ipod. And when you’ve got an 80gb Classic, there’s always space to spare… and it saves you carrying around more than one device… ok, so you need a cable – I nearly forgot about that small (but vital) detail.
