This is quite a unique/odd scenario. My current Windows 10 (desktop) system has 4 hard drives/SSDs. One of the SSD's I do not use. What I want to do is get a SATA to USB 3.0 cable/adapter so that I can use Kali on my laptop (not the same as the desktop stated above). What I'm wondering is, if I install Kali on the SSD while its on my desktop, take it out of my desktop, connect it to my laptop via a SATA -> USB 3.0 adapter, will I be able to use it as if it were just another SATA connected hard drive in my laptop? Or would it act like a Live USB? Can I even boot/use an OS that is connected through a USB interface? I want to make sure I will be able to do the things stated above before I go out and buy an adapter for SATA -> USB 3.0.

Thanks to anyone who can give any insight.