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FIND YOUR PERFECT USB STICK

Search Amazon for USB sticks and you’ll find plenty to choose from. It’s tempting to simply go for the largest stick you can afford, but that won’t necessarily get you the stick you need. Many of the jobs we’ve covered so far involve backing up and securing your data, so you’ll need a USB stick that’s – above all else – reliable. We therefore recommend you avoid cheaper, unbranded sticks and instead opt for brands you know – we’ll look at some of these later.

Capacity

USB stick capacities don’t mean much on their own. A far more meaningful measurement

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