Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.

The company is selling the drive for $69 on its Web site, which is much higher than the digital copy of the OS upgrade retailing for $29. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who ...

Now that Apple has released OS X 10.9 Mavericks, you might want to consider creating a USB install drive for clean installs and future use. Ed Rhee Ed Rhee, a freelance writer based in the San ...

Much like any other computer, Chromebooks have limitations, and their USB ports are no exception. There are a number of ...

A fairly obvious Chromium commit this week has revealed that Google is working on a feature that most people probably already assumed existed. In a coming release, Chrome OS will be able to use USB ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about hardware and software YOU need to know about. Feb 16, 2013, 06:49am EST This article is more than 10 years old. Time ...

The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...

Chrome OS is a great option for a secure computer, and it seems Google is working on a new security feature. A recent commit has revealed “USBGuard,” a new security option in Chrome OS which protects ...

If you’re looking for a encrypted, portable OS that can be securely loaded on any computer, Secure-K may be the answer. Also if you’re afraid of hackers wearing hoodies in darkened rooms and find joy ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Chrome OS has supported USB tethering to Android for a while now, and it also supports Instant Tethering where a ...

OS X Mavericks is available in the Mac App Store now, but it's only an upgrade—but if you want to do a clean install, you'll need to manually burn an installation flash drive. Here's how to do it.

How to create an OS X multiboot USB install drive Your email has been sent In an ideal world, sysadmins everywhere would only need to manage one or two operating systems–one desktop, one server–and ...