One of the Christmas presents I got this year was a 1 GB USB memory stick. I find these devices quite handy for taking your stuff anywhere with you. They’re becoming so popular that software programmers have now discovered a new gold mine in the development of applications for USB sticks, be it brand new programs or simply versions of popular tools that have been specifically adapted for USB sticks. These so-called portable applications are growing fast, giving you the chance of easily creating a customized, full-featured software kit and carrying it around with you. Just take a look at the list below and see the great applications you can now have in your pocket.
- Portable Firefox – A smaller version of the best web browser
- Thunderbird Portable – Special USB version of your favorite email client
- Portable VCL Media Player – Take the versatile media player anywhere
- CCleaner Portable – All the power of CCleaner on the move
- Portable NVU – The superb WYSIWYG editor in your pocket
- DeepBurner Portable – Just plug your USB key and burn discs
- Portable Puzzle Collection – Pocket-sized games for short breaks
- EssentialPIM Portable – Portable version of this great personal organizer
- Portable Gaim – MSN, ICQ, AOL, Jabber, Yahoo! and IRC on your USB
- Portable Cornice – A fast image viewer ready to work from your memory stick
- FileZilla Portable – Take your favorite FTP client with you