Carry a full Linux workspace on a USB—apps, files, and settings travel with you. Use MX Linux or tools like Rufus or MX Live USB Maker to enable persistence and make bootable USBs. Boot via the PC's ...

Slax Linux is a handy portable operating system that can be a useful alternative to bulky, more complicated Linux options that install to a hard drive. However, if you are looking for a quick and ...

Maximize your productivity with 4 must-have portable apps stored on a compact USB drive. Find out how these apps can your ...

As we mentioned last week, a new version of Puppy Linux is out and, because Puppy is extremely lightweight, it's an ideal candidate for installation on a USB stick or similar portable storage device.

We've written about portable apps quite a number of times in the past, but why bother with just apps when there's a whole OS that'll fit on a 50MB USB stick? Damn Small Linux, sometimes abbreviated ...

I've been around Linux long enough that the second I see an app or a desktop that looks even remotely like what I used in the early days, I get a warm, fuzzy sensation in my chest. OK, maybe that's a ...

Discover the hardware and software secrets behind building a powerful, portable Linux PC that fits right in your hands.

In theory, writing a Linux device driver shouldn’t be that hard, but it is harder than it looks. However, using libusb, you can easily deal with USB devices from user space, which, for many purposes, ...