subject: The World Of Usb Memory Sticks [print this page] USB memory sticks make saving data, very simple. These items are also known as flash drives. They are portable and easily plug into your computer. Almost all computers have ports for them, these days. Here are things to know about flash drives.
Very easy
Flash drives do not require any extra equipment. You do not need a separate drive. The old floppy disks require you to have a separate floppy drive. They do not need a separate power source, like an external hard drive. You simply plug them into your computer. The operating system recognizes it as hardware. There is no installation. You do not have to worry about drivers and updating them.
Very convenient
Flash drives are simple to use. Transfer programs or music to them by dragging a mouse. It makes it perfect for sharing music. Suppose you have some important material to transfer to another computer. You may need to take some work home with you. It is easy to place it on your flash drive. When you get home, plug in into your PC. After you are done, store the information on your flash drive. Take it back to work and repeat the procedure. You will find these units to be very compact. Carry several around in your pocket. This means that you may transfer a great deal of information.
Only a few years ago, there is limited ways to transfer information. There is email and floppy drives. These items have very limited capacity. A floppy disk will only hold 1.44 megabytes of data. Most email attachments are limited to a few megabytes. These methods are not suitable for audio or video files. Flash drives are much bigger and can easily handle the job. You can easily transport and store large files.
Maybe you need to clear some space on your hard drive. Not all files are necessary. Your computer will run better, if the hard drive is not full. You can store a lot of things on flash drives. This is an excellent method for backing up files, too. Keep a back up away from the home and office, in case of fire or theft. Some flash drives will hold as much as eight gigabytes. Back up your operating system if you wish.
Cost
Flash drives are very inexpensive. This makes them perfect for everyday use. You can buy a 480 megabyte drive for under $4.00, if you shop online. For less than twenty dollars, you can get a four gigabyte or larger drive. You can afford to have more than one.
Summary
Do you need a cheap and easy way to store data and transfer files. USB memory sticks may be the answer to your problems. They are very inexpensive. They are simple to use. They take up very little space. You can keep a flash drive in your pocket.
