Tech From an E-booker’s Viewpoint

No, this isn’t strictly about e-books, but I feel that it’s worth talking about.  By now most people have more than enough thumb drives, especially the lower capacity ones as we constantly upgrade.  So if you are wondering what to do with those 256 and 512mb drives consider installing some portable software.  Portable applications can be run directly from your flash drive so no matter where you are you can use your own applications. A great place to start is Portable Applications.  In addition to Open Office they have applications ranging from games, photo editing, chat, and password managers.  My favorite other than Open Office is the pdf creator.  These are some of the possibilities listed on their site:

Carry your web browser with all your favorite bookmarks

Carry your calendar with all your appointments

Carry your email client with all your contacts and settings

Carry your whole office suite along with your documents and presentations

Carry your antivirus program and other computer utilities

Portable applications are also convenient too!  The most convenient feature is that you can carry utilities that can be used to help your friends that are having PC problems.  Another site to check out is Everything USB.

SanDisk’s Cruzer Freedom comes with applications already install on the flash drive.  The software allows the user to storage and use copyrighted digital content such as e-books, games, and music. SanDisk offers a variety of books at their digital store.  While the Freedom Cruzer is geared towards students, others may find the content offered interesting.  You may want to check out the virtual tour.  I like that it has a dictionary onboard.  Maybe now that the prices are so low we may see mobipocket books on a stick.  Just think about having the Harry Potter collection on one and being able to read it on any PC.  Just a thought.