Why use the PortableApps Suite?

• The PortableApps Suite is perfect for someone who travels, works on and between multiple computers at work, home or school.
• You may be able to use applications not provided at work, school, internet cafes or by your employers IT department. NOTE: You will need to be able to install the device/drive to the computer you will run the PortableApps Suite from. Some computer systems may be configured to limit the ability of users to install new devices (usually work or school).
• If you develop a problem with your computer you can move your PortableApps drive to another backup computer. You will have all the applications you need immediately available to you. If you store your important files on the same drive you are ready to go back to work or play.
• When you unplug your USB drive nothing is left behind and your personal files, data, settings and preferences come with you. Your settings and preferences for all applications are saved on the drive the PortableApps Suite is installed on. For example, if you use portable Firefox your passwords, bookmarks, extensions, cookies and browsing history will be saved. NOTE: Firefox is an excellent alternative to Microsoft's Internet browser "Internet Explorer".
• The installation and applications are small and can be easily backed up and stored/archived along with your files.
• The PortableApps Suite installed on a portable drive is more easily transported than a laptop. You do not have to worry about your expensive laptop and accessories getting damaged, lost or stolen.

Customize The PortableApps Suite

Applications that are not included with the PortableApps Suite can sometimes be installed and accessed from the PortableApps menu. For example, one of the applications I use to create and edit this Web site is the free NoteTab Lite. It installs and operates/runs perfectly from the PortableApps installation. Another application I added is DeepBurner Free (portable edition). DeepBurner is a CD/DVD burning/creation application. I occasionally use DeepBurner to copy/rescue files from crippled computers. When and how well this works depends on the nature of the computer problem.

Once you've installed the portable applications and transferred your files, Internet bookmarks, etc. you will want to establish a backup routine. A simple backup program is included with all versions of the PortableApps Suite. You may want to consider using the automatic backup and file syncing capabilities of Allway Sync. Allway Sync is free of charge and has more features and capabilities than the stock backup utility included with the PortableApps Suite. Allway Sync is intended to be installed on your computer.

A version called Allway Sync 'n' Go can be used with the PortableApps Suite. You need to download the "portable app" version of Allway Sync 'n' Go. Double left click on the "7zip" file you've downloaded to "unpack or de-compress" it. Next you need to copy the folder (directory) "Allway Sync 'n' Go" to the "PortableApps" folder of your portable drive. A link to Allway Sync 'n' Go should automatically be added to the PortableApps menu. NOTE: I'm assuming you've already installed the PortableApps Suite on your portable drive.

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