Soldato
- Joined
- 13 Jul 2006
- Posts
- 3,371
- Location
- Hell!! \m/
I thought this would be a good thread for people to share as I only found PortableApps out last month and recommend it so much. Any improvements on software I can use, I am looking for back up and music. Sorry about the look of black/white and bold - I was basically trying to be an 'ard lad' but turns out I aint so 'ard.
O/S: I have Windows 8.1 running on my main PC that runs games, desktop apps and some services. Drive C: WIndows 8.1 SSD 106GB (WINDOWS) User Data SSD 150 (my Users/Username/Documents*ETC*) go here. I split both Win+UD so formatting meant it was easier or I could have multi-OS/Comp run off my user data so both Ubuntu or WIndows brings up same Doc's. I have multiple drives spanning upto 8TB for media (plan on 4tb drives of wd green)
Machines: (need to fix and my netbook) but ideally Linux dual/single booted running my UD. My Phones an Oppo Find 5 Android phone. My main PC is custom built 16gb ram, MSI 280, 8350, ASUS ROG mobo all in a COSMOS 2 case thats far too big: I wish it was a bit smaller, heh and I need a CPU cooler. I have another machine too that I need CPU cooler+mobo to get running and that may be HTPC or second small/portable PC.
Customise: I use Classicshell or ideally RetroUI for my start menu. I have also something called PortableApps Platform. I have near all apps installed making Windows not as laggy and my APPDATA portable.
Internet: I use ideally FF for browsing. I do have Chrome too - atm non-portable but I use aMSN for chat. I do like Outlook for emails and RSS but I like RSS a lot and have used thunderbird but I perfer Outlook - I am thinking of a customised Homepage iGoogle-alt like Pageflakes or Netvibes and using RSS on that instead maybe.
VM: I have VMWare for 8-server, Linux-distros and any test O/S's. I also run Bluestacks for Android emu as I don't wanna bloat my phone.
Office, cloud: : I use MS Office for most of my office things. I am big into notetaking lately, keeping all aspects of stuff jotted down. I am keeping things on cloud drives - ideally Documents mirrored over, gamesaves and port. apps - I use Google Drive 15GB,Dropbox 50GB and Dumptruck 30GB.
Drivers: I have MSI and ASUS programs for my Graphics and mobo. I have MSI Kombuster, GamingApp and Asus ROG Gamefirst, CPU-Z. I have AMD SDK and AMD drivers (Catalyst) I need to install printer drivers also.
Gaming: For Games I play mainly Euro Truck Sim-like games but I have Steam installed and AMD gaming evolved.
Security: I have AVG installed (full suite) but once finished I am switching to NOD32/Eset for my PC (laptop + phone).I run Lastpass too for password/account security and Peerguardian. I havesome FW called Windows FW control too whch seems like WinFW but better. I have too VyperVPN.
Backup and maintence: I plan on making my Windows unattended maybe so it's a disc in and formating is painless but I perfer a proper backup plan - I do have Ghost but not too sure on it and I use CCLeaner PRO - nuff said on big M'ing. Sounded like Ming.
Media: I use VLC and BMC for streaming stuff but I wanna try out MediaPortal and some others. I am using MediaMonkey but open to other music programs for MP3's and FLAC - I plan on MP3 sync to phone and FLAC for home receiver. I have z5500 5.1 speakers and a 2.0 set of Wharferdale 9 with Denon DM39 (broke)
Filesharing: I share media over the house but use Usenet (SABNZBD, SB, HP, CP), DC++ (AirDC++ atm) and uTorrent (thinking maybe of Routers Torrent Client instead) I have a watch drive for them that is on Dropbo so I can down a NZB
on my phone and my PC picks up.
Other: I mine LTC, I also run RDP and have 1 monitor but plan on a new monitor soon (IPS 26ish) and swapping this current one (24 inch+stand) to my sis's rig and having this Benq 23inch with the new one on dual. I have a Thrustmaster FGT Eperience but want g27/t500 soon when I am paid. Using 2 routers with Virgin Fibre (OEM+Darknight w/ tomato FW)
Other devices: I have another phone LG 430 as a remote for this comp (gotta setup), a remote control, a first gen iPad (smashed screen) and a 2012 Nexus. Got 360 too for other games.
Not sure if theres much more really but Portapps is super duper j'awesome(owe'shum)
O/S: I have Windows 8.1 running on my main PC that runs games, desktop apps and some services. Drive C: WIndows 8.1 SSD 106GB (WINDOWS) User Data SSD 150 (my Users/Username/Documents*ETC*) go here. I split both Win+UD so formatting meant it was easier or I could have multi-OS/Comp run off my user data so both Ubuntu or WIndows brings up same Doc's. I have multiple drives spanning upto 8TB for media (plan on 4tb drives of wd green)
Machines: (need to fix and my netbook) but ideally Linux dual/single booted running my UD. My Phones an Oppo Find 5 Android phone. My main PC is custom built 16gb ram, MSI 280, 8350, ASUS ROG mobo all in a COSMOS 2 case thats far too big: I wish it was a bit smaller, heh and I need a CPU cooler. I have another machine too that I need CPU cooler+mobo to get running and that may be HTPC or second small/portable PC.
Customise: I use Classicshell or ideally RetroUI for my start menu. I have also something called PortableApps Platform. I have near all apps installed making Windows not as laggy and my APPDATA portable.
Internet: I use ideally FF for browsing. I do have Chrome too - atm non-portable but I use aMSN for chat. I do like Outlook for emails and RSS but I like RSS a lot and have used thunderbird but I perfer Outlook - I am thinking of a customised Homepage iGoogle-alt like Pageflakes or Netvibes and using RSS on that instead maybe.
VM: I have VMWare for 8-server, Linux-distros and any test O/S's. I also run Bluestacks for Android emu as I don't wanna bloat my phone.
Office, cloud: : I use MS Office for most of my office things. I am big into notetaking lately, keeping all aspects of stuff jotted down. I am keeping things on cloud drives - ideally Documents mirrored over, gamesaves and port. apps - I use Google Drive 15GB,Dropbox 50GB and Dumptruck 30GB.
Drivers: I have MSI and ASUS programs for my Graphics and mobo. I have MSI Kombuster, GamingApp and Asus ROG Gamefirst, CPU-Z. I have AMD SDK and AMD drivers (Catalyst) I need to install printer drivers also.
Gaming: For Games I play mainly Euro Truck Sim-like games but I have Steam installed and AMD gaming evolved.
Security: I have AVG installed (full suite) but once finished I am switching to NOD32/Eset for my PC (laptop + phone).I run Lastpass too for password/account security and Peerguardian. I havesome FW called Windows FW control too whch seems like WinFW but better. I have too VyperVPN.
Backup and maintence: I plan on making my Windows unattended maybe so it's a disc in and formating is painless but I perfer a proper backup plan - I do have Ghost but not too sure on it and I use CCLeaner PRO - nuff said on big M'ing. Sounded like Ming.
Media: I use VLC and BMC for streaming stuff but I wanna try out MediaPortal and some others. I am using MediaMonkey but open to other music programs for MP3's and FLAC - I plan on MP3 sync to phone and FLAC for home receiver. I have z5500 5.1 speakers and a 2.0 set of Wharferdale 9 with Denon DM39 (broke)
Filesharing: I share media over the house but use Usenet (SABNZBD, SB, HP, CP), DC++ (AirDC++ atm) and uTorrent (thinking maybe of Routers Torrent Client instead) I have a watch drive for them that is on Dropbo so I can down a NZB
on my phone and my PC picks up.
Other: I mine LTC, I also run RDP and have 1 monitor but plan on a new monitor soon (IPS 26ish) and swapping this current one (24 inch+stand) to my sis's rig and having this Benq 23inch with the new one on dual. I have a Thrustmaster FGT Eperience but want g27/t500 soon when I am paid. Using 2 routers with Virgin Fibre (OEM+Darknight w/ tomato FW)
Other devices: I have another phone LG 430 as a remote for this comp (gotta setup), a remote control, a first gen iPad (smashed screen) and a 2012 Nexus. Got 360 too for other games.
Not sure if theres much more really but Portapps is super duper j'awesome(owe'shum)
Last edited: