Creating a bootable USB drive let's you get hands-on experience with Linux without necessarily overwriting your system.

Rufus creates bootable USB sticks for Windows, Linux, and other OS. We'll show you how to use it.

If you’d rather make your own, however, this guide will show you two different ways to create a USB flash drive that works just like a Windows 10 DVD.

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 boot Windows directly from a USB drive with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for troubleshooting or running Windows on the go.

How to make a bootable USB drive If you're trying to install a new operating system or flash your BIOS, you're going to need a bootable USB drive - here's how to make one.

If you plan to install Windows 11 on your device, you're likely to need a bootable USB drive, and here are two ways to create one.