| The popularity of USB flash drives does not solely | | | | long as they have a USB port and the software |
| come from its convenient size and the amount of data | | | | compatible with the drive to make it run. A lot of the |
| it can store but also in its easy use. It is very simple to | | | | newer operating systems have pre-installed USB drive |
| operate and use a USB flash drive provided that the | | | | drivers, but for those with operating systems that are |
| computer you connect it to has all the installed drivers | | | | quite dated, USB flash drive makers also offer drivers |
| that support the device. However, if the computer | | | | which may be used with these systems. These are |
| does not have an existing driver, USB flash drive | | | | easy to install and to use, as well. The compatibility of |
| installer software is also very easy to install and | | | | the USB flash drives and the availability of drivers in |
| operate. | | | | order for it to run must be checked with the |
| The protruded "connector" of the USB flash drives is | | | | manufacturer before even purchasing your flash drive. |
| simply plug directly into the computer or to a plug | | | | However, almost all USB flash drives work well with |
| which is directed to the USB port. The computer then | | | | most computers. |
| detects the device and upon detection, a folder | | | | Using USB flash drives are even simpler and more |
| containing all the files in your USB flash drive would | | | | accessible than CD-R or DVD-R, besides USB ports |
| appear on the computer screen. Files can then be | | | | are more common than CD or DVD equipped |
| easily accessed and transferred to the USB flash | | | | computers. Also, files stored in the USB flash drives |
| drive simply by dragging these files or by copying them | | | | may be erased as often as the user wants it to and |
| into the USB flash drive folder. After using the device, | | | | may be changed as well. |
| the user can simply detach the flash drive from the | | | | The novelty of USB flash drives have long gone, yet |
| port and use it again similarly with other computers. | | | | despite this, users still enjoy its power and portability. |
| USB flash drives can be used with most computers as | | | | |