Most of the time, Linux is run from either an installation on a hard drive or a live CD/DVD distribution. The first is fast, but not very portable; the second can be run anywhere you have a computer ...

Have a bootable Linux USB recovery disk ready for system recovery, file access, and malware removal. Use it for managing partitions, troubleshooting, diagnostics, privacy, and security to maintain ...

We all need to start from scratch sometimes and if you're building a new PC, chances are you'll need to learn how to make a bootable USB drive. This will enable you to boot your PC directly from a USB ...

Rufus is a free, portable utility that creates bootable USB flash drives from ISO files. As of 2026, the latest version is Rufus 4.13 — and it’s faster and more capable than ever, with built-in ...

Swiss Army knife of utilities.

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

If you're need of a Mac alternative to Rufus, here's some suggestions for apps that help you make your own bootable USB. For those looking for a Mac alternative to Rufus in order to help them make ...