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How to Boot Your Computer from a USB Flash Drive

Step 1: Prepare Your USB DriveEnsure your USB thumb drive is prepared with the correct bootable software or operating system (e.g., installation media, recovery tools). Step 2: Insert the USB DrivePlug the USB thumb drive into your computer while the computer is...

Does CReSED need antivirus software?

No, CReSED does not require traditional antivirus software—and that’s one of its biggest advantages. CReSED is built on Linux, a secure Linux-based operating system that is fundamentally different from Windows in how it handles threats. Linux core systems like CReSED...

Is CReSED STEM-ready?

Yes. CReSED is not just STEM-ready—it is purpose-built to empower science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in schools that need reliable, affordable, and accessible solutions. Whether you’re teaching basic coding or advanced scientific simulations,...

Are there any ongoing fees or hidden charges?

No tricks, no gotchas. We believe in total transparency. You’ll pay your flat yearly fee, and that’s it — unless you choose optional extras like enterprise-level backup or training sessions. We don’t do upselling, forced updates, or surprise charges. Our goal isn’t to...

How much does it cost per device per year?

The base cost for CReSED is just $10 per device per year, plus $40 per year for the optional Ubuntu Pro licensing if you want the full security and compliance features used by enterprise and government systems. That’s $50 per year all up — total. Compare that to the...

Who is DigEd, and why should schools trust your solutions?

We’re not just another tech vendor — we’re educators, IT professionals, and inclusion advocates who’ve built digital infrastructure in 27 countries. Our founder spent decades building secure government networks and now leads a not-for-profit training people with...

What is CReSED and how is it different from Windows or macOS?

CReSED (Cloud-Ready Secure Education Distribution) is a purpose-built, Australian-developed operating system designed specifically for schools. It’s based on Ubuntu Pro — the same secure open-source platform used by universities, research labs, and even NASA — but...