Usefull Tips For Flashdisk Treatments

USB Flashdisk

Portable storage places are growing rapidly over time. When in the past to save 1MB it needed very large equipment now the size is getting smaller. At least our generation knows portable storage starting from a large 5 inch diskette, up to now the flashdisk is sometimes not up to 1cm long. When compared with the old days, the flashdisk has a very large capacity but its size is much smaller.
Not a few people save important files to the flashdisk. Flashdisk is not a storage without risk, it still needs maintenance and certain treatments so that it is not damaged quickly and does not lose data. The following

1. Don't get exposed to water
Certain flash drives are claimed to be waterproof by the manufacturer, but this does not have to be dipped in water. We recommend that you keep the flashdisk away from water, because basically it is electronic goods or accessories. Avoid the risk of damage and loss of data.

2. Perform the "eject" before removing the flashdisk
Although trivial and troublesome, eject the flashdisk from the computer's USB port is important enough to avoid data loss, corrupt data, data damage and also damage to flashdisk hardware.

3. Keep away from magnetic field sources
Home-based magnetic field sources include television, smartphone, hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, and other electronic items. A strong magnetic field can damage the flashdisk.

4. Keep away from high temperature places
Basically flashdisk is an electronic item, so it is vulnerable to hot temperatures. Avoid the flash drive from the stove, heating, hair dryer, and also direct sunlight. One that we usually underestimate is storing a flashdisk in a car that can overheat at any time.

5. Clean and place it in a closed place
Even the room that looks clean is actually still dust, at least the dust from regenerating our own skin. Then you should clean the flash drive regularly and store it in a closed place so it is not dirty. Thick dust will make the flashdisk difficult to read on the computer.

6. Don't get slammed
A hard impact on the flashdisk will risk physical damage and loss of data. There are some flashdisks that have shockproof features, but this does not make it a reason to handle flash drives carelessly.

7. Use a keychain for small flashdisk
Certain flashdisks are very small in size, even those that look only in the male USB port. Difficult to hold and easy to lose. Then you should use a hanger.

8. Never edit file inside the flashdisk
For example, you will edit the curriculum vitae.doc file that is in the flashdisk, so you should copy the file to the computer hard drive, then edit it on the computer. When finished move it again to the flashdisk.

Flashdisk is not an item that will not be damaged, but also has age. There is a limit to the flash-read-write-delete process. If the edit process is done on a flashdisk, you reduce the age of the flashdisk, because during the edit process, the read-write-delete process is done repeatedly.

9. Minimize the read-write-delete process
Still around the age of the flash drive, the age of the flashdisk varies depending on the quality. Flash drives from certain manufacturers are claimed to be longevity and provide a lifetime warranty. This does not mean that the flashdisk is eternal, but it is assumed that it will last 5-10 years, and it is assumed that the flashdisk will disappear in that time period, or it will be outdated.
10. Save before copying
If a lot of data to be copied to a flashdisk should be put together first. For example you have data of 150 different types of files. You should compress it using Winzip, WinRAR, or 7zip, then copying it to the flashdisk. This method also can minimizes the read write process.

11. Scan with anti-virus
If your flash drive has stopped from another computer, it should be scanned immediately by using anti-virus. Especially if the computer is publicly accessible (warnet). Viruses will be very easy to infect the flashdisk and spread on other computers. Make sure your anti virus is qualified and diligently updated both engine, virus definition or program.