11 Websites with Portable Apps

Do we need portable applications? First you might ask a question what is a portable application?

A portable application (portable app) is a computer program that you can carry around with you on a portable device and use on any Windows/Mac computer. When your USB flash drive, portable hard drive, iPod or other portable device is plugged in, you have access to your software and personal data just as you would on your own PC. And when you unplug the device, none of your personal data is left behind.

…but why should we even think about using portable apps?

• portable apps don’t require installation on your computer
• portable apps don’t store program settings on the computer after being used
• portable apps are….PORTABLE
• portable apps are small but useful
• wherever you go and whatever computer you are working on – you can use your favorite applications
• portable apps can help you to maintain productivity – you always have the right applications with you

Where you can find portable applications on-line:

• slimcomputer – for Windows
• portableapps – for Windows
• liberkey – for Windows
• codyssey – for Windows
• pendriveapps – for Windows
• lupopensuite – for Windows
• nirsoft – for Windows
• launcher – for Windows
• osxportableapps – apps for MAC
• freesmug – apps for MAC
• makeuseof – for MAC and Windows

I have few favorite portable applications:

• GIMP Portable – free graphic app (alternative for Photoshop)
• FileZilla Portable – FTP client so you can take your server list and setting with you wherever you go
• KeePass Password Safe Portable – app for keeping safe your passwords
• Audacity Portable – you can take your audio files along with everything you need to edit and record on the go

oh and one more thing – don’t forget to update your portable applications from time to time.

…and how about you? do you have favorite portable application?