A Flash drive, also known as thumb drives, are portable, small sized hard drives used for storing of files or backing up information. They are named for the small size they often come in. Convenient enough to be attached to a keyring, the little portable drives are perfect for backing up data on your computer.
Sizes vary from small 256 MB, 512 MB, to larger capacities of 1 gigabyte or as much as 8 gigabytes. Any data can be stored on the Flash Drive, easily and without fuss. Most computer systems will automatically recognize the flash drive plugged into a USB port, connecting and opening the folder where you can then click and drag the files you wish to back up.
I use my 1 gigabyte flash drive to back up my My Documents folder. Other people will store presentation, programs, or video to keep on the portable drives you can take anywhere with you.
They are also very affordable. 1 gig flash drives are around $15 at the writing of this entry. Eight gigs run around $100, depending on brand.
Sizes vary from small 256 MB, 512 MB, to larger capacities of 1 gigabyte or as much as 8 gigabytes. Any data can be stored on the Flash Drive, easily and without fuss. Most computer systems will automatically recognize the flash drive plugged into a USB port, connecting and opening the folder where you can then click and drag the files you wish to back up.
I use my 1 gigabyte flash drive to back up my My Documents folder. Other people will store presentation, programs, or video to keep on the portable drives you can take anywhere with you.
They are also very affordable. 1 gig flash drives are around $15 at the writing of this entry. Eight gigs run around $100, depending on brand.
