![]() That could be a lifesaver if you're trying to fix a dead computer and don't have another PC around. However, with Ventoy installed, I was able to download a Windows 11 ISO on my iPad, plug in the flash drive to the iPad's USB-C port, and copy the file with the iPadOS file manager. Typically, you can't create a bootable flash drive from a smartphone, iPad, or Android tablet, because mobile operating systems don't give apps low-level access to file systems. The ability to add new bootable images with just a regular file manager is fantastic. The divide between USB Type-A and USB Type-C also means some drives won't physically work with all computers without the proper adapter. That can become annoying after a while, especially if you're regularly helping friends and family with computer problems and need to keep different installers and recovery options on hand. That means if you want to keep around a Windows install USB for recovery purposes, but also have a bootable Linux drive, you either need two flash drives or reformat the same drive every time. However, you're generally limited to just one operating system at a time for each flash drive. Many installers for desktop Linux are also "live" images - meaning you can test drive the operating system from the USB drive without installing anything. Microsoft's Media Creation Tool can convert any flash drive into a Windows 11 or Windows 10 install drive, and applications like Rufus and Etcher can create install media for desktop Linux, older Windows versions, and other operating systems. ![]() Bootable flash drives are the most common way to install or repair an operating system on a computer. ![]()
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