Ive noticed on some third party apps its simply a copy and paste the app to the applications folder. Theoretically, could I copy and paste that third party app onto a USB drive and run it from there?
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Can I run apps from an external drive?
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Yes, you can, but the startup time of the application will be limitedto the storage device's read speed and interface.
Why do you consider doing this?
Why do you consider doing this?
More of curiosity then the actual need
Im loving the simplicity of OSX how everything is just drag and drop!