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USB Removable Storage Devices

 - A.K.A., The "New Floppy Disk" -
Many of the computers on campus do not contain 3 1/2" floppy disk drives.  Computer Services recommends saving your files to your (H:) Personal File Server.  If you need portable storage, we recommend USB data storage keys in place of 3 ½ floppy disk.  USB Removable Storage Devices offer the following great perks:

• Come in sizes 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and up (a typical floppy holds around 1.4MB) About the size of a lighter; most models can be attached to a lanyard or a keychain for convenient transportation

• Floppies can be easily corrupted due to their vulnerable design, while USB mass storage is sturdier and less affected by  outside elements

• Will work on any PC with Windows 98 or later and a USB port (generally speaking, any machine made within the last five years will meet these criteria)

• Most models can be password-protected, ensuring that no one can access your important documents except you

• Much faster than transferring information from one computer to another via CD or floppy

If you are searching for USB storage online, there are several different phrases that are used to describe it.  The following list details these phrases:

• USB Flash Memory

• USB Removable Hard Drive

• USB Memory Key

• USB Removable

• USB Pen Drive

• USB Mass Storage Device

• Portable USB Storage