USB flash drive is a tried and true device that has still found a way to be useful. They are cheap, ubiquitous and they are almost always given away as free promotional or marketing items. But what kind of files can you save on a USB?

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 What can you save on a  USB flash drive?

A USB is handy, affordable and very easy to use. Simply plug it into your computer and instantly access the documents and files stored on the drive without much hassle. A USB with a large space capacity can carry your favorite songs, movies, documents with room to spare for more.

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Save your internet settings on your USB – If you have multiple devices or have a lot of friends who come over and ask for your password, there’s a simple and easy way to save your network settings without having to have to set up that connection over and over again.  Yes you guessed it: Save it on your USB! The guys over at Make Use Of describes an easy way to save your internet settings on your USB. Here’s how.

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Save your portable apps – Portable apps are computer programs that you can carry on a portable device/ USB and use on any Windows computer. Plug your USB on any computer you have access to and get access to  software and personal data just like in your own laptop or desktop. When you unplug the device, none of your personal data is left behind.  If you find yourself using a public computer or you want to limit your installed apps, portable apps are the way to go Check out some of the best portable apps here.

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Keep Important files available. – While cloud storage is certainly a godsend, there are times when you have to work sans the internet. Creating a  back-up for important documents, power point presentations and reports on a USB aside from saving them on your PC will save you a lot of trouble just in case your PC goes awry or your internet connection becomes unstable.

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Save your favorite music and movies. – Want to enjoy your favorite movies on the go? How about your favorite songs? A USB OTG can store your favorite media which you can watch on a portable device. If you’re stuck in traffic or look forward to having some time on your hands, your favorite media on the go will certainly take away the annoyance of having to wait for things to settle down.

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Keep an anti-virus program handy. – Have you tried to troubleshoot computer programs or run diagnostics but the PC you’re working on doesn’t have an installed anti-virus program? Save one on a USB!   Portable anti-virus, antispyware and other trouble shooting tools like AVG will help you deal with these pesky critters and return your PC to operating capacity.

Technology is finding better ways to save and store data. With the USB, everything becomes a matter of saving data with less space – wherever we go.