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Lexar JumpDrive S70 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Pen Stick Thumb Drive - Gray - LJDS70
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Lexar 16GB Jump Drive S50 USB 2.0 Flash Drive LJDS50-16G-000-109 (White Black)
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SAMSUNG 64GB USB Flash Drive MUF-64DA/AM
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Lexar JumpDrive S33 16GB SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Thumb Stick Pen Drive - Teal
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SanDisk Cruzer Glide CZ60 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ60128GB35
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Cruzer Blade 128GB USB 2.0 Memory Stick
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SanDisk SDIX90N-256G-GN6NE MAI 256GB USB 3.1 Lightning iXpand Flash Drive Flip ...
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WESTERN DIGITAL SDCZ74-064G-A46 64GB ULTRA METAL USB 3.1 TYPE A
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Sandisk SDCZ60-128G-B35 128gb Cruzer Glide Flash Drive Ext Usb (sdcz60128gb35)
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SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive SDCZ60-128G-B35
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Sandisk CRUZER BLADE 8GB SDCZ50-008G-B35 USB 2.0 Flash Pen Drive 8G NEW Micro
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SanDisk 64GB Cruzer GLIDE USB Flash Pen Drive SDCZ60-064G-B35 Sealed Retail Pack
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SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35
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HPE Storage BTO Q2R41A 2.5 in. MSA 2.4 TB 12G SAS 10K 51 Hard Disk Drive
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SAMSUNG 128GB BAR Plus (Metal) USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Speed Up to 400MB/s ...
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SENTRY ONE SECURE USB 3.1 GEN 1
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Verbatim VTM49189B 128GB Flash Drive
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IronKey Locker+ 50 USB Flash Drive IKLP5064GB
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PNY MEMORY P-FD32GATT4-GE PNY 32GB ATTACH 4 USB 2.0 FLASH
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VERBATIM CORPORATION 70878 VERBATIM 32GB ERGO USB 3.0 BLUE
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SUPER TALENT PICO-C 16GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) STU16GPCS
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Super Talent USB 3.0 Series DataGuardian 64GB USB 3.0 USB flash drive ST3U64DGS
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SANDISK CRUZER ULTRA 4X6 INSERT C
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Other Uses for USB Flash Drives

Introduction

A USB flash drive is a versatile data storage solution that can be used for many purposes, some of which are not widely known. While flash drives are popular for backing up and transferring data, other uses include boosting computer performance or serving as an operating system boot disk. Below, NeweggBusiness presents several lesser-known benefits of flash drives that you may find useful.

Increase System Performance

Certain operating systems allow you to use a USB flash drive to increase system performance by complementing the main system memory. Known as ReadyBoost ®, it is supported by Windows® Vista®, Windows 7, and Windows 8. In order for a USB flash drive to be used, it must have at least 256 MB of unused space.

Portable Applications

What are portable applications? They are programs that can be installed onto a USB flash drive and run on a host computer without modifying the host computer’s settings or configurations. For instance, a portable .pdf reader on a USB flash drive will allow you to read .pdf files without requiring installation.

Boot Disk

A boot disk can be used for many purposes, including operating system installation, updating Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) settings, and troubleshooting operating system issues. Traditionally, boot disks were specially formatted 3.5 inch floppy disks and later optical discs, but USB flash drives can also be used. The process to make a USB flash drive a boot disk varies depending on the operating system.

Automated Backup

Some USB flash drives include automated backup software bundled or preinstalled onto the drive. With automatic backup, files, folders, and settings can be backed up to a flash drive whenever it is inserted into a USB slot.

Lock or Unlock a Computer

If you have concerns about computer security and do not feel that a password is sufficient protection, a USB flash drive can be used to add an extra layer of security. Some programs, when installed onto your computer and USB flash drive, require the flash drive to be inserted in order for the computer to be locked or unlocked.

Security Tools

By installing portable security tools onto a USB drive, you can scan for viruses and malware on any computer that the flash drive is connected to. A useful tool if you need to remove viruses, malware, or other malicious software from multiple computers or frequently use public computers.

Optical Drive Replacement

Installing an operating system typically requires you to have the installation disc, which can be an issue if the computer does not have an optical drive. One workaround is to use a USB flash drive as the installation medium, rather than an optical disc. This is accomplished by formatting the USB flash drive as a boot disk and copying the operating system installation files.