USB drive as a portable pc

Jun.15, 2008 in Software and Apps.

USB flash drive; despite being use as a storage to save and transferring files, could be changed as a portable computer or a portable office that will always accompany you. How’s that? Simple, get a flash drive with a good specification and a collection of portable applications.

There are so many portable software that we could have freely nowadays. Means that we don’t have to rely on commercial software anymore.

Beside as standalone portable software, most of them are integrated as a suite such as PortableApps, winPenPack, U3 or others. PortableApps and winPenPack, both being free, the best and popular for now.

PortableApps.com Suite

Standard Version (260MB) and Lite Version (105MB).

All versions of the PortableApps.com Suite include the integrated PortableApps.com Menu (pictured above) and the PortableApps.com Backup utility along with a set of custom icons, an autoplay configuration, folders and a quick start shortcut. In addition, the packages include:

In addition, the packages include:

Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition (web browser)
Mozilla Thunderbird, Portable Edition (email)
Mozilla Sunbird, Portable Edition (calendar/tasks)
ClamWin Portable (antivirus)
Pidgin Portable (instant messaging)
Sumatra PDF Portable (PDF reader
KeePass Password Safe Portable (password manager)
Sudoku Portable (game)
Mines-Perfect Portable (game)
CoolPlayer+ Portable (audio player)
OpenOffice.org Portable* (office suite) /AbiWord Portable for the Lite Version

Download HERE

winPenPack x-Software Collection

Like Portable Apps, winPenPack suites come in a variety of editions, namely Essential, 1Gb, School, Game, Web, and an option to make your own. You can also download individual applications. The offerings include a wide range of categories from office, Internet, graphics, multimedia, and development to security, system, and utilities.