You can create a portable PC on a USB stick and run it from anywhere. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it with Linux.

One of the biggest advantages of Linux is that, unlike macOS and Windows, you don’t have to wipe your hard drive to test it. You can test it right from a USB stick.

Once your PC is set to try to boot first from the alternative drive, insert your DVD or USB stick and reboot. Then, select "Start Linux Mint" from the first menu.

Perhaps they referenced this guide to create a bootable Live USB on Windows, allowing them to test drive something like Ubuntu without making any changes to their PC.

Learn how to try Linux without messing up your PC or Mac by running it directly from a bootable USB stick.

Puppy Linux, a lightweight Linux distribution, has just released version 3.0 a significant upgrade that features a number of enhancements. Perhaps the most noteworthy change is a fix for issues ...

Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.