Flash or USB Drives
One of the easiest ways to transport and backup documents are to use a flash drive. Flash drives are USB 2.0 based and are Windows and Mac compatible. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, Vista or Mac OS 10 and above all you have to do is simply connect the drive into a USB slot. The drive will automatically install and then you can transfer files to and from the flash drive.
Advantages
- Small and portable
- Good storage capacity
- Easy to install
- Windows/Mac compatible
Disadvantages
- Unable to upgrade storage
- Can get broke/lost/stolen or misplaced easily
- Unsecured
Conclusion
Flash drives are nice to have because they are small and portable. A flash drive is worth purchasing because they do provide a quick and easy method to transfer small files and documents. You can purchase flash drives at your local Best Buy or computer store.