How to Buy a USB Flash Drive and Accessories

October 14, 2017

eBay's Top Sellers provide fantastic deals on new and used USB flash drives, as well as accessories designed to increase the convenience of flash drives. Users can begin their search by visiting any eBay page and locating the search bar. Enter a keyword phrase such as "USB flash drive" for a list of drives in all shapes, sizes, and colors, or enter a manufacturer such as " USB Cruzer" to filter results.

Although their small stature remains one of the greatest strengths of USB flash drives, they can become lost easily, slipping into couch cushions and tumbling out of holes in pockets. Users should invest in a case designed to fit in wallets and purses or attach to keychains or lanyards.

Maintaining a USB Flash Drive

No USB flash drive lasts forever, but users can keep their drives in tip-top shape by following basic guidelines. Most importantly, users should never pull drives from connectors without ejecting them properly. To eject a drive on any operating system, click the drive and choose the Eject option. The drive should display a message prompting once it finishes all operations.

Furthermore, users should never force a USB flash drive into a connector. Take time to line up the drive and insert it carefully into a USB port. After removing a USB flash drive, take steps to protect it from dust. Many drives sheathe, tucking the connector into a plastic shell. For drives that do not sheathe, users should invest in a case that keeps the connector free from dust.