
If you use public computers frequently or want to leave a light footprint on your work computer, a USB drive like this is a must-have. They're also quite handy for troubleshooting tech problems for friends/family.
Here are a few suggestions for outfitting up your USB drive:
Security
- TrueCrypt for keeping sensitive files secure and encrypted
- The TorBrowser bundle for more secure web browsing
- Encrypted IM via Pidgin
- Secure data removal/deletion tool like Eraser Portable
- History removal with something like BleachBit
General Utility
- A portable copy of the Linux OS; helpful for getting to your files if there's an issue with Windows. See Pendrivelinux.com
- Portable Firefox or Chrome, with your needed bookmarks ready to go
- Antivirus program like ClamWin
- Spy/Adware remover like SUPERAntispyware
- Other portable utilities that you may use--I use NotePad++ for basic coding and GIMP Portable for basic image editing
- I've also found it handy, on occasion, to have digital backups of important documents on my drive. Make sure they're well protected, hidden and encrypted!