Portable
Portable refers to something that is easily movable or transportable. The term is often used in various contexts such as computing, electronics, software, and healthcare.
Computing[edit | edit source]
In computing, portable refers to a software or hardware that can be used on different types of systems without requiring any modification. For example, a portable application is a software program that doesn't need to be installed and can be run from any storage device.
Electronics[edit | edit source]
In electronics, portable devices are those that are designed to be moved or carried around easily. Examples include portable media players, portable game consoles, and portable televisions.
Software[edit | edit source]
In the context of software, portable refers to software that can be easily moved from one computing environment to another. This includes portable software applications that can be run on any computer system without installation.
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
In healthcare, portable equipment refers to medical devices that can be easily moved and used in various locations. Examples include portable ultrasound machines, portable EKG machines, and portable defibrillators.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Portable Document Format
- Portable Network Graphics
- Portable application creators
- Portable media player
- Portable game console
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