However, they also have some limitations, which can be overcome with the right drive and software.
Bootable flash drives are the most common way to install or repair an operating system on a computer.
However, you’re generally limited to just one operating system at a time for each flash drive.
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Neither solution is that great.
First, though, it’s important to consider the drive.
I also used my trusty label maker to mark it as the “BOOT” drive.
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If you’re buying a new flash drive, be extra careful about where you get it from.
Most people are probably fine with a typical flash drive, though.
There are a few workarounds, but one of the best and most popular options is Ventoy.
Speed benchmark for my SanDisk Ultra Dual, tested on an M1 Mac Mini with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
The ability to add new bootable images with just a regular file manager is fantastic.
Ventoy does have some drawbacks.
You candownload the latest version of Ventoyfrom the official GitHub project.
Ventoy
It will also format the drive as exFAT in the process.
The flash drive should appear as an option in the list of bootable drives.
If not, you may need todisable secure bootfirst and then reboot the PC.
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If you do that, remember to turn it back on after you’re done.
Once you reach the Ventoy menu, you’ll see a list of all images on the drive.
Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select an image, and then Enter/Return to confirm.
You now have your very own ultimate boot USB drive!
Now you’re able to gotry some Linux distributions.
