10/12/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/12/2021 13:31
Back in 2018, Arnold Villeneuve shared a post about using PortableApps to access presentation tools. PortableApps is a versatile tool and I used it for more than presentations.
There are multiple times when I don't have my laptop handy, and even if I did, it may not have all the applications my desktop does. When I work in a secure environment, for instance, a flash drive (that can be searched on arrival and departure) might be allowed, but a computer might not. When someone else is presenting or when a meeting room has its own computer, familiar tools might not be available. Regardless of why having a familiar browser environment and other tools can be a big productivity booster.
Some of the tools I like to include on my PortableApps USB drive are:
As Arnold pointed out, two great features of PortableApps is that they are free and that they are installed on the USB drive. That means no downloading, configuration, or other messing around. You just plug in a flash drive and use the tools. Of course, you can install them in a folder on an internal drive and use them from there. That kind of avoids the portable aspect, but with the PortableApps tool, updates are simple and centralized.
Having powerful tools available when you need them can be a real "lifesaver". Whether it is an office suite such as Arnold mentioned (OpenOffice) or Libre Office, a file converter, a browser with a link to an important site you cannot remember, or other valuable tools, a USB flash drive with PortableApps can you help you, your boss or your colleagues do what they need to.