This guide explains how to create a portable, encrypted development environment that runs entirely from external storage. It outlines how to combine VeraCrypt for encryption, VirtualBox for virtualization, the PortableApps Platform for mobility, KoboldCpp for local AI inference, and VSCodium for coding.
The result is a self-contained workspace that remains secure, consistent, and independent of the host system—ready to plug in and operate wherever you need it.
