USB Flash Drives have come along way from the 3.5 floppy disks. Extremely convenient, you can carry 1 GB of memory or more in your pocket. As small as a tube of chapstick, you will enjoy the convenience of transferring files from computer to computer.
1 GB is simply 1 gigabyte of storage. Drives holding 1 gigabyte can be bought for less than 10 dollars. Although prices are dropping quickly, flash drives holding 65 GB or more can cost over $80. Shop around for the best deal, there are many, especially online.
To use a portable USB drive, you simply insert it into a USB port on your computer. All computers now have these ports. You can find them on the side or rear of your computer. If you are using a Mac, when you insert the hardware into your computer you will see a small icon appear on your desktop. When you are done using the drive, simply drag the icon to the trashcan. The trashcan becomes an eject button and you will safely eject your drive. You will want to do this because if your computer is in the middle of reading your flash drive and you remove it from your computer, it can break it. So, always eject the drive first, then remove it from your computer.
To safely remove a flash drive from your PC, you will need to mouse over the small icon in the work tray on your desktop. The icon looks like a mini gray flash drive. Simply right click on it and select, “safely remove hardware.” Another box will come up and you will need to select the drive you want to remove and click “stop.” Another box will appear telling you you can now safely remove your hardware.

For ease of use and a tool that can fill any budget, you will find the USB Flash Drive to be a must have in your computer endeavors. Whether you use a laptop or a desktop, the transfer of files can’t be beat. Just remember to always safely remove your drive and it will last for a very, very long time.