use hdd for more than one pc
use hdd for more than one pc
Hello everyone, yes it is feasible to install an OS on a HDD inside an enclosure and use it across multiple computers. You’re looking at running Ubuntu on the drive and leveraging BIOS settings to select it as the startup disk. This approach can work even if you switch devices, though compatibility may vary between systems.
Yes, it could function, but you'd need to set up drivers for every device. From what I've seen, switching Windows or another OS between very similar machines often causes driver issues. I wouldn't suggest using such methods to avoid school rules. Instead, bring a laptop if permitted.
You can achieve this across different Linux distributions. I’m using Slackware on one system and ElementaryOS on another. Be aware that a USB connection may limit performance. If possible, opt for USB3.
I assume these school computers have built-in screens. In that scenario, a USB drive loaded with the portableapps.com launcher and your preferred tools would work well. No special admin rights needed, and you won’t have to adjust boot settings or anything complicated.
Using the mobile applications sometimes needs special permissions, and the bootable USB typically offers a single-start option which avoids modifying BIOS configurations.
It's true, but avoiding your own operating system has its perks. You could share the same USB drive across multiple devices without worrying about driver conflicts between systems. I only discovered a few apps on PortableApps that actually need elevation settings. Most others don’t require it.
These programs need elevation to adjust their settings or performance. It’s not random—it depends on the specific requirements of each tool.