U disk, because of its compactness, convenience and high capacity, has become an indispensable storage tool in our lives. However, few people know how to use USB flash drives correctly to ensure data security and efficient transmission. PHP editor Zimo hereby explains in detail the usage and precautions of USB flash drives to help you become a master of USB flash drives and easily deal with the problems of data storage and transmission. Read on for practical tips and safety guidelines on USB flash drive usage.

Tool materials:

System version: Windows 11 Home Chinese version

Brand model: SanDisk Extreme Super Speed ??USB 3.2 flash drive

Software version: Windows Explorer v10.0.22000.318

1. How to purchase a USB flash drive

1. Capacity: Choose the appropriate capacity according to your actual needs. The current mainstream capacities are 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, etc.

2. Speed: U disks with USB 3.0 or above have faster transmission speeds, so it is recommended to give priority.

3. Brand: Choose well-known brands with good reputation, such as Kingston, SanDisk, Samsung, etc., and the product quality is guaranteed.

4. Price: Comprehensively consider factors such as capacity, speed, brand, etc., and choose products with high cost performance.

2. Daily use of U disk

1. Connect U disk: Insert the U disk into the USB interface of the computer. Generally, the U disk icon will be automatically recognized and the icon of the U disk will pop up.

2. Open the U disk: Double-click the U disk icon to open the U disk folder and view the internal files.

3. Copy files: Select the file you want to copy, right-click and select "Copy", and right-click "Paste" in the U disk folder. Or drag and drop files directly to the USB flash drive folder.

4. Safe ejection: Find the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon on the taskbar, click and select the U disk to be ejected, and then pull out the U disk after confirmation.

3. Precautions for using U disk

1. Virus prevention: Do not open the U disk on a public computer to avoid virus infection. Regularly use anti-virus software to check for viruses in the USB flash drive.

2. Plugging and unplugging method: Do not pull out the U disk directly when reading or writing data to avoid damage to the U disk and data loss. You must first perform "Safely Remove Hardware" before unplugging.

3. Valuable data: Do not store important data only in the USB flash drive, but back it up to the computer hard drive or cloud disk in time. USB flash drives are at risk of loss and damage.

4. Storage environment: U disk should be stored in a dry and cool place, and avoid being exposed to high temperature, humidity, and strong magnetic fields to extend its service life.

Content extension:

1. U disk boot disk production: U disk can be used to create a system installation disk and quickly install or reinstall the system. You need to use USB boot disk creation tools, such as micro PE toolbox, etc.

2. U disk encryption: You can use U disk encryption software, such as LockDir, etc., to set passwords for folders or files in the U disk to prevent data from being stolen by others.

3. U disk repair: If the U disk fails, such as displaying in RAW format, prompting for formatting, etc., U disk repair tools can be used to repair it, such as U disk repair toolbox.

Summary:

U disk has become a commonly used storage device in people's work and life due to its portability, large capacity, and strong versatility. When purchasing a USB flash drive, factors such as capacity, speed, brand, and price should be considered comprehensively. During daily use, pay attention to the operation steps such as connection, copying files, and safe deletion. At the same time, we must improve security awareness, prevent virus infections, and regularly back up important data. Mastering some extended functions of U disk, such as boot disk creation, file encryption, fault repair, etc., can make U disk play a greater role. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you have become an expert in using USB flash drives.

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