Linux, USBs, and Persistence Misconceptions

I have received a lot of questions about how to get persistence working when using Linux on a USB drive and so I think there are a few misconceptions about how to get Linux working on a USB drive. This video seeks to clear up the misconceptions looking at the difference between installing Linux on a USB drive and creating a LiveKey. Below are some more videos on this subject.

Introduction to Live Keys:
   • Introduction to Linux Live Keys  

Installing Linux to a USB Drive:
   • Linux Build to Help Secure Your Online Ban...  

Persistence on Tails:
   • Tails 3.9: Installation and Persistent Vol...  

Installing Linux on a USB External Harddrive:
   • Installing Solus Linux to External Harddrive  

Booting a Computer off a USB Drive:
   • Boot a Computer off of a USB Drive  

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