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How to Update Windows Offline With Portable Update
No internet connection? No problem. Here's how to use Portable Update to get your Windows updates.
How to Add a Portable Software Menu to Windows 10 & 11
Keep your portable apps in one tidy spot with a portable software menu for Windows.
6 of the Best Frameworks for Hybrid App Development
If you want the biggest audience for your app, check out these cross-platform frameworks to avoid costly, drawn-out development.
8 Portable Windows Apps for Your System Administration Toolkit
Never get caught without your toolkit again with these system admin tools for Windows.
Protect Your Privacy on the Go With These Portable Windows Apps
Public hotspots and PCs are dangerous for your privacy. Protect yourself while you're out and about with these portable privacy apps for Windows.
Add a Full PDF Suite to Your Portable Windows Software Toolkit With These Apps
PDF suites usually aren't portable, so why not build your own with these apps?
16 Free Portable Apps for Students They Can Carry Everywhere
Can't install programs? No problem! Get around this limitation with these handy portable apps for students on Windows.
The 9 Best Laptop and PC Temperature Monitor Apps
Overheating is a leading cause of computer problems. Use one of these temperature monitoring apps to keep your PC healthy.
How to Use the Twitch App on Your Nintendo Switch
The official Twitch app for the Nintendo Switch lets you watch your favorite streamers on the TV or while you're on the go. Here's how to use it.
Running Linux From a USB Drive: Are You Doing It Right?
Did you know that can do a full install of Linux on a USB drive? Here's how to create a Linux USB PC in your pocket!
The Best Portable Apps That Require No Installation
Portable apps don't need installation. You can run them from even a flash drive. Here are the best portable apps around.
The 5 Best Portable Web Browsers for Your USB Drive
What are the best portable web browsers? Here are the best standalone browsers you can take anywhere on a USB drive.
Make a Retro Arcade on Your PC With Lakka
Lakka is a retro gaming solution with a Linux foundation that's easy to install and use, yet comprehensive and customizable.
Get Geeky and Fix your PC with HijackThis
Browsing the internet means avoiding viruses and malware that lurk around every corner. Sometimes it's tricky to find these threats on your PC, which is where Hijack This comes in useful.
How to Repair Broken AVI Files That Won't Play
The movie you meant to watch won't play? If it's in AVI format, we can help! Let us show you how to repair the broken video file with two simple tools.
How to Use a USB Jump Drive Like a Super Geek: Create a Tech Toolkit
Don't let your spare USB drives go to waste! Use them to prepare for disaster and turn them into toolkits that might one day save your neck. We show you how.
3 Portable Applications to Help You Find Serial Keys on Your Windows PC
If you've ever paid a chunk of change for a shareware application or subscription, you know the drill. Serial keys in the form of plain-text strings or files are pretty much the universal standard. The web has evolved in a way that should make it relatively easy for you to track down any keys you've paid for, be it by searching through your Gmail account or emailing the vendor directly, but that takes time. If you ever lose one of these keys, the preferred solution should (obviously) be to find it for yourself!
7+ Great Games You Can Run from a USB Stick
In just minutes, you can load up a flash drive with lots of great games to keep in your pocket. And you can play them on any PC, any time -- here's how.
This Windows App Automatically Saves Your Work (So You Don't Have to Worry)
Forgetting to save could be disastrous. That's why this free app is so important: it runs in the background and automatically saves for you no matter what file or app you're using.
100 Portable Apps for Your USB Stick for Windows and macOS
Portable apps let you take your favorite software anywhere via a flash drive or cloud storage. Here are 100 of them to cover your every need, from games to image editors.