subject: Keep Your Valuables Close with Lanyards [print this page] But of course, a wrist ribbon lanyard isn't only useful for keys. The options are endless. Many people choose to keep their USB stick there, especially if they work in the high-tech field. Often times, you have to transport files around the office and upload them to someone's computer. But it can be endlessly frustrating if you can't find the USB stick and will cause undue stress in the workplace. They are also useful out of the office because they are the perfect holder for small items such as an MP3 player. There is no limit to the practical uses that you can discover with lanyards, and you are limited only by your own imagination.