Abstract: An external data storage device and program are provided to enable computing device users to transfer personalized interface settings from one computing device to another, so that the user will have a desired and familiar computing device interface no matter what computing device is used. Additionally, the external data storage device and software allow for the user to automatically open files and applications which were opened at the end of a prior sessions, so that the user can continue working from where he/she left off at the end of the prior session.