Before USB flash drives, storing, transferring or sharing digital data wasn’t easy. Of course, there were floppy disk drives and ZIP drives and later CDs or DVDs, but they had pretty low capacities and with today’s need for storage, imagine sharing you home videos with one of them. While DVDs still might do the job, as durability and reliability, the USB flash drives are on top, no matter the angle you look at this situation. We can say it is one of the most important technology developments in IT, especially for the common users.
Compatibility and portability
Regarding compatibility and portability, these amazing devices, again, have no match. Every desktop, notebook or laptop available in the market is fitted with the common USB port. No special hardware or software is needed in order to use them. More so, they are designed to have enhanced portability, to be lightweight and small sized, to fit any host device or pocket and wallet. Also, with their variety of designs and shapes, they are not only simple storage devices, but they are an efficient and attractive tool which helps us in our daily lives.
There is no rocket science to use USB sticks. Anyone that can use a computer can use these devices. This attribute is what makes them such popular devices, but this creates also their major problem, a great risk fact, especially if you store sensitive data on them. Their small size and lightweight makes them easily lost and you most probably will not notice until is too late. So if you carry sensitive data or confidential information, make sure you protect your storing device. On the USB flash drives you can use various encryption methods or password protection programs, so your digital data will be kept safe and you shall have no more worries about your USB stick whereabouts.
Purchasing a USB flash drive
When you decide to purchase your USB flash drive, don’t try to get the cheapest one. They have very low prices for a reason. Most of them have a very low quality, short life expectancy and sluggish functionality. Reputable brands offer warranties, some of them up to 5 years, plus are solid devices and offer the performance you were looking for. So, if you have all the time in the world to transfer your files and you don’t care how long you’re going to use your USB memory drive, stay away from top brand storing devices.
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