On Tuesday, Microsoft was awarded a U.S. patent for “portable applications.” The description of this innovative technology? Running an executable file from a flash device. More specifically, portable ...

You don't always need to install your software directly on your PC ...

Keep apps and settings on a USB to run anywhere without installs or admin rights. Portable apps leave no trace, but you should pair them with encryption for real privacy. Store a portable app manager, ...

Imagine carrying the applications you use all the time—a Web browser, an e-mail client, a word processor, and even an image editor—in your pocket, ready to run on any Mac (and in some cases, Windows ...