USB Flash Drives
When you need to carry files between systems, back up critical data, or hand off a project, a reliable USB flash drive gets the job done without adding complexity to your setup. CORSAIR flash drives are built with USB 3.0 performance and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0, so they work across a wide range of machines without extra configuration.
What to look for in a USB flash drive
Consider a few key attributes before pulling the trigger on a USB flash drive.
- Storage capacity: GCORSAIR’s drives range from 32 gigabytes up to 1 terabyte.
- Security and encryption: Check the software encryption available, and consider a flash drive with a physical keypad lock for more sensitive files.
- Durability and design: Rugged or sleek, rubbery or plastic.
What is a USB flash drive used for?
While traditional thumb drives used to be a lot more common in practice, now that external USB SSDs have gotten so portable, you may consider that option for your needs. Where a USB drive still shines is that it is still a lot more pocketable than its larger counterparts. In general, USB drives also tend to be a little cheaper (with some exceptions), so it can be a great way to give a file to someone in a physical format without spending too much on the vessel. As a result, USB flash drives are still used for quick file handoffs and important document transfers.