I found the perfect “portable” OS for remote work, and it’s not Windows
Jan 28, 2026 | Guides
Unlike Windows or macOS, there are Linux operating systems that can run entirely off a USB stick. They can be configured to save their data to that same USB stick or external hard drive, which makes them portable operating systems. You could take a USB stick like that anywhere with you, plug it into any PC, and boot into it. As soon as you log into it, you’ll see all your files, settings, and apps just where you left them. Let me show how you can carry a workspace in your pocket.