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Using your USB drive

The flash USB memory device, memory stick or thumb drive, has become something of a phenomenon. Starting life as a simple means of storing data it has now turned into an indispensable desktop tool and accessory. More robust than a CD or floppy disc it is no wonder that the USB drive has become so popular.

Find out how to get the most from your drive.

Pre-loaded

Now generally available, pre-loaded USB drives.

A 1Gb drive and over 400Mb of portable Windows compatible software, ready, pre-loaded and installed for you to use straight away.

Flash USB software

Many popular software packages have been modified or specifically created to run directly from a USB device. These pages contain a selection of software that you are likely to find extremely useful, and much of it is free.

Remember that many free software packages can be just as proficient in performing the tasks you require. So don't just discount it since it is free. These tools can also be loaded to your desktop PC and will work just as well.

USB flash news

USB flash drives are failing
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
... software firm, Disklace Ltd., also believes USB flash drives need ... and then defragged before the damage to memory reaches a ... and saved onto a hard drive or disk ...15Sep06