I found thousands of tutorials on how to install Ubuntu on USB stick but I have got a different problem. I have created small 20 GB partition for Ubuntu on my SSD and because it has disrupted all my Windows 10 files - I had to install everything from the scratch - I do not have the possibility to extend it again without the risk of disrupting Windows. I would like to use 128GB USB stick as an extension for system, apps and temp files. I know I can put my files there but it is just a small amount of data, most of it is mounted into Ubuntu and as far as I know, I cannot choose where the system stores those files. Does anybody have any idea how I can manage this situation now? Thank you for any help!!
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Putting home directory on USB
You can easily move your home to USB, 20GB on your SSD should be enough for your system if you do not install too many programs.
Here is what my wife did, See Using existing home directory from a bootable external drive.
I think Fabby answers your original question here: https://askubuntu.com/a/1139085/43926
Windows will also let you move all or part of Documents and Settings to another drive. Open C:\Users\ [UserName] and right click the folder you want to move, (say Documents or Downloads, etc), then select location. the rest will be obvious.
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