Characteristics and Tips to Keep Flashdisk to be More Durable

No doubt that the flashdisk currently the most frequently used media stores data that is easy to carry anywhere. But little attention to the use of flashdisk is a problem. Perhaps because of its capacity to Giga, then all the data is entered, and at any time in the computer like a mini hard drive. In fact there are not only hundreds of data contents, but thousands of data.

Few people know that flashdisk has aged, like a fluorescent lamp that has a lifespan (eg, lasting up to 5000 hours). Similarly with flashdisk. But what size flashdisk age? How to use flashdisk to be more durable/long lasting? What important things to note about flashdisk?

Some of the things that became characteristic of flash
Some things you may need to know about the flash (pure USB flash disk, instead MP3/MP4):

• USB Flash Disk can only be activated if there is an electrical current that can be obtained through a USB port.
• Several current requires Flash Disk or greater power than the other, thus sometimes be plugged directly on the motherboard ports (without cable connection and not a port on the front) to be detected.
• Flash disk can not be read if the cable used too long, because usually the current is less strong.
• Flash Disk has a lifespan/lifetime, eg 100,000 read/write or endurance to 10 years.
• Read access speed is faster than writing in USB flashdisk. For example, read 16 MB/s while writing 4 MB/s (and the other one is different).
• File system that is commonly used is FAT or FAT32, because it can be accessed almost anywhere that supports USB port. Although it can be formatted in accordance with the type of operating system, such as NTFS.
• Defragment the files in the flash is not needed and does not affect the speed of access, because flashdisk uses the type Random Access Memory.

How to secure data in it?
The only way seems to encrypt the data on the flash disk. Although currently included when purchasing a flash drive software that can lock, but can still be opened in the computer that the software does not exist. USB Flash disk may not be damaged even if exposed to water or even submerged, so long as pre-dried before use.

Tips Using a Flashdisk to make it more durable

• Do not store the files that are very much into the flash, if possible better zip. As more save file then flashdisk write process will also be a lot, so age is also rapidly diminishing.
• If not so important, avoid direct editing of flashdisk. Alternatively a copy of the data in the computer first, then edit and after completion copied back to Flashdisk.
• If not worn / used, remove the stick from the computer.
• Always try to remove the stick from the computer through the "Safety Remove Hardware" and avoid immediate release while it is in the process of reading/writing, because it could be damaged by an electrical current.

A flashdisk with another flashdisk have different speeds and ages. One more tips when buying a flashdisk, do not just look at the price, but also guarantee, if a little more expensive but longer warranty, then choose a longer warranty. May be useful.