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Once software is installed, can one safely eject the USB?

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Once the software is successfully installed, you can generally eject the USB without any issues.

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How does a VPN work with portable apps like Firefox? Will the host computer's VPN provide coverage for the portable app as well?

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If the host computer is connected to a VPN, the portable app, like Firefox, generally uses that VPN by default. For more control, you can use portable VPN solutions or configure proxy settings within Firefox Portable to route traffic through a VPN.

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Is there a hard drive wipe app?

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Yes, there are several hard drive wipe applications available. Some popular options include DiskGenius, DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke), Disk Wipe, Active KillDisk, EaseUS BitWiper, and Eraser.

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Can I run a program created on a thumb drive on a different computer?

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Yes, that's the purpose of portable apps. You can move them between computers.

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Can I run Discord from PortableApps.com on a USB drive?

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No, Discord is not available on PortableApps.com, but you can use it in a web browser, although you will miss the "Now playing" feature.

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