One thing I did learn from Chapter two, surprisingly, was the eject feature for external flash drives. I did not know the importance of protecting the corruption of files until now. In the past, I always used to unplug my flash drive without using this feature. I have not had issues in the past with doing so, however, it is better to be safe than sorry when dealing with large and important files. Especially when it could be for work, assignments, or projects that have a deadline in the future.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
The Digital Backpack
Although uploading through the cloud is the most versatile thing to come from technology to date, I have to say the flash drive is the closest thing you will have to private files. Flash drives are great, not only do they allow you to expand your computer’s memory, but they are portable as well. I personally enjoy keeping most of my large files not only on the cloud, but on my flash drive specifically. This is because a flash drive provides quick access. Unlike the cloud, you do not have to wait to transfer files when you have a flash drive. A flash drive is a one time purchase, while some cloud services are either a subscription, or have expansion services that need to be paid. I usually like having the convenience of having a quick transfer rate regardless of my internet situation when working on any type of projects.
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Very glad 2.3.1 Storage Devices showed you how to properly eject a flash drive instead of just unplugging it. Glad you did not encounter any issue such as corrupt files with the unplugging in the past :-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone sees and enjoy the convenience of cloud storage. Thank you for pointing out the convenience of using a flash drive (e.g. no need to worry about internet connectivity and one-time cost) ^_^
One inconvenience with using a flash drive is the need to back up and encrypt your drive in case is if it is lost or goes bad.
Flash storage seems to be looked at like ancient storage these days. I remember not being able to afford a 32 GB flash drive, and now they're so cheap, I forget whats on them because I have so many.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flash storage for years, so I would consider the cloud a much easier form of storage. Although I would say privacy is important to me I might include flash storage for things such as pictures and or personal documents. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI did not know how to remove flash drive the correct way as well.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used a flash drive in so long. I used to use it all the time! I used to have to carry them around just in case I need to "take a file home" with me. Now everything is accessible at all times.
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ReplyDeleteFlash Drive, external storage units... I even remember using CDs, cassettes, and VHS tapes. My first digital copy of Harry Potter I read using a flash drive. Seems like a lifetime ago, but I guess that was almost 20 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI had never considered this stark difference between the flash drive and cloud storage. It is an interesting point, and something I plan to take a look at when I review all of my personal files again.
ReplyDeleteI love using flash drives I think they are one of the safest ways to store but the cloud just bring so much convenient
ReplyDeleteI definitely underutilize flash drives in my personal life. I've lost some very important files when my hard drive stopped working. I could have transferred them to a flash drive as a backup.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was very useful for me to also learn about it, and I already started to apply it.
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