DataTraveler

Aliases: Pen Drive, Thumb Drive, Flash, USB Drive
Capacity: MB (128, 256, 512) – GB (1, 2, 4, …)
Price: High in early days but low these days
Durability: Unknown (now)
Utilization: Very Common

Well this gadget DataTraveler is commonly used these days. Everyone has one, two or even three in the pocket/purse if I am not wrong. Kingston is the inventor to my knowledge. I remember I have purchased Kingston DataTraveler (1GB) for PKR 2200/- one year back. It was lost somehow so I got another brand new but the price was low this time. It took PKR 1400/- for the same device. It has performed very well for me.

While backing up the data yesterday, on the day end, it suddenly stopped working! I thought my PC has some problem so tried on several computers but that drive didn’t work. I am sure it has died! I have lost some important files which were deleted after copying on the DataTraveler & I am trying to recover it now.

Just wanted to share the incident & want to suggest some tips:
Empty Recycle Bin (on day end) & think twice before clicking on ‘Yes’
Don’t delete the data from HD until you move it successfully using DataTravelers
Don’t relay only on DataTravelers
There are several brands in the market, try those as well (Kingston is not alone now)
Don’t leave data on these Thumb Drives as they are easily lost/theft

Your suggestions/tips are useful for everyone, so don’t hesitate please…..