An easy-to-use and compact data storage option, USB thumb drives are a popular choice for those whose data is always on the move. Students often rely on thumb drives to transport their classwork from home computer to the classroom, while professionals can save documents at their home office and bring them to work the next day.
Because they do not rely on the internet to transfer information, USB thumb drives make a convenient choice in remote locations or locales with no internet access. Their compact size enhances their portability, and their self-contained protective capabilities, with a built-on case around the storage mechanisms, generally serves as a hardy impact protection from bumps and drops.
USB thumb drives are hardy as compared to similar storage devices, and do not suffer from malfunctioning as often as others, yet can still experience issues on occasion. If your thumb drive is presenting with an error, is not recognized by other devices or has a loss of data, contact a professional as soon as possible.
-Accidental data deletion
-Device not recognized by computer
-Error messages
-Missing files
-Malformed or broken thumb drive
-Unusual whirring or other noises when connected to device
-Water damage
Also called a USB stick, memory stick and flash drive, a USB thumb drive is a small, finger-length device that can be inserted into a computer, laptop or other device to transfer memory from one device to another. It can also store data itself.
The amount of data that a USB thumb drive can hold will be determined by the amount of storage size that each particular device is intended for. Since their creation in 2000, USBs have increased in their storage capabilities by a tremendous amount and are now capable of storing up to 256 gigabytes.
When a USB drive experiences a data loss, it is often because the outer piece where the insertion takes place has been damaged, but the storage chip inside the device is completely intact. A professional team of data specialists can remove the data chip in a certified clean room and retrieve the data without further damaging the device.
Experiencing a USB thumb drive data loss? Reach out to a DR specialist to hear how you can have your data back, pronto.