USB Flash Drives are small, portable storage devices that can be used to store and transport moderate amounts of data. USB flash drives take advantage of flash memory, a type of "solid state" technology that is also found in devices such as digital cameras, mp3 players and even smart phones. The capacity of current USB flash drives vary in size all the way up to 1TB of storage. USB flash drives are also cross-platform and simple to use, supported by most current operating systems, and interfacing directly with your computer's USB port without the use of additional equipment.
The primary benefits of a USB flash drive are capacity and size. USB flash drives are highly portable due to their small form factor. And the average flash drive can have a usage life of up to 10 years. When you buy a custom USB flash drive, the possibility of formatting will likely never cross the average user’s mind. All you want to worry about is plugging it into a USB port and transferring files. However, the underlying importance of flash drive formatting cannot be ignored.
The easiest way to describe formatting is that it preps your USB drive for proper use by your computer. It creates a filing system that makes your data organized while allowing you to store the most files possible. This virtual high tech filing cabinet organizes your files in a way that makes your flash drive perform at its best. Formatting is also equivalent to a clean slate in that it erases any data you may have on your flash drive. It should be used as a last resort when other troubleshooting methods to combat corrupted or unrecognized devices are ineffective.
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