Flash drives are for storing files, photos, text and just about anything that can be stored on your computer. The photos above are two examples of flash drives, their actual size is about the same as a pack of gum. They are USB devices, so they just plug into your computer USB slot. If you have Windows XP you don't even have to install a driver, it is already there. For those using Windows 98 you will have to install the driver from the CD. These devices come in storing capacity from 64 megabytes on up to several gigabytes.

These are much easier to use than burning backups to a CD. All you have to do is plug them in, find what you would like to store on your flash drive, highlight it, right click on it, using the send to function and send it to your flash drive. These are also easier to carry from one computer to another, all you have to do is stick it in your pocket. One thing to be aware of is if you are trying to put lots of one type of file on your flash drive, it is better to make a folder, put all of the files in the folder, then send it to your flash drive.

Flash drives can be found at most any electronics chain store, such as CompUsa, Best Buy, Circuit City to name a few. The higher the storage capacity the more you will pay. For you Rver's that take lots of pictures this device would really come in handy, it will hold tons of photos and you will not have to store them on your computer taking up space that you could use for something else. Flash drives are not expensive and make good sense as a back up device. If you would like to check further, CompUSA has a good selection. Just click the link below and enter Flash Drives in the search window.

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