5 Extraordinary Uses for Custom USB Flash Drives
Just about everyone knows USB Flash Drives are fast, small, portable, and store loads of information. They come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. But what many people don’t realize is just how versatile they are. Now I’m not talking about the versatility that everyone knows about, I’m talking about the uncommon USB drive versatility that the vast majority of people don’t know. Below are 5 Extraordinary Uses for Custom USB Flash Drives that you may or may not have heard about.
1. Run Portable Applications
Besides being able to store and transport personal information, USB Drives are great for carrying portable applications wherever you go. Some applications include Mozilla Firefox, Sumatra PDF viewer, Open Office, and Cool Player audio player. With these portable applications, you are able to plug your USB drive into any computer and use files associated with the programs. The portable applications do not need to be installed on the computer in order to run, they simply run from the USB drive. Since the programs run from the USB drive, the host computer does not need the programs to view your files.
2. Use USB Drive as Extra Computer Memory
Thanks to Microsoft’s Ready Boost, computer users who run Windows Vista on their desktop or laptop are able to use their custom USB drives as extra RAM for their computer. RAM refers to random access memory, which is your computer’s short-term memory. This memory allows your computer to handle more complex multitasking. While using a flash drive as RAM isn’t as affective as using actual RAM that is attached to the motherboard, it is much cheaper and provides a quick solution until more RAM can be installed on the computer.
3. Lock Your PC
If you are a fan of spy movies or ever dreamt about becoming a secret agent, then you probably dreamed about being able to lock down your PC with the simple removal of a flash drive. Well this is no longer science fiction, but more like science fact. Programs like Predator are able to turn a simple flash drive into an access key that will only allow you to gain access to your computer when the USB drive is inserted. If the drive is taken out of the computer, the computer will lock the keyboard/mouse and darken the computer screen until the USB drive is reinserted. This option is great for securing personal information as well as protecting your computer from uninvited guests.
4. Password Protect Personal Data
No matter how careful you are with your personal data, there is always a chance for it to get lost or end up in the wrong hands. Many people these days back up their information to external hard drives or USB flash drives due to their portability and high data capacity. Well why not ensure your data’s protection by password protecting it? By password protecting your drive, even if you were to lose it, no one would be able to access your personal information without the password.
5. Clever Marketing: Business Cards
You can even use USB drives as business cards. The white and usually rather plain looking business card really do not impress people anymore. But with custom USB business cards, you can create a lasting impression that won’t soon go away. With USB business cards, you are able to put artwork not only on the outside of the drive, but you are also able to put power point presentations, contact information, your work resume, and much more all on one single device. It’s doubtful that clients will ever forget that you gave them a USB business card, as compared to the traditional white cards.
So there you have it, 5 Extraordinary Uses for Custom USB Drives from Premium USB. If you have any extraordinary uses for USB drives or have any comments, please post them below.
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