Storage media such as floppy disks with a capacity of only 1.4 MB, there is now no longer relevant given the demanding needs of an increasingly large storage media. FD (Flash Disk) is the answer, in addition to its small size so easy to bring also has a much greater capacity up to 2800 times the disk.FD capacity varies from 64 MB to 4 G or higher. In addition to brand, price depends on capacity. we can save different file / data, data from office, database, freeware / software or even now can be installed with Windows XP. This tool has many advantages from the diskette in addition to having a large capacity also has endurance (durability) is longer.here FlashDisk Care tips in below :
FlashDisk care tips:
1. Avoid direct or indirect heat
Flashdisk consists of metal components which will expand when heat, so avoid putting the Flashdisk in the elbow room hot or even in direct sunlight. for example do not put it in the trunk of a car or motorcycle.
2. Keep it away from water.
Since water is electrically conductive, then this tool could be a short-circuit if exposed to water and that clearly would be damaged.
3. Keep out of the field Manet
In the FD consisted of chips or small pieces of metal that will be easily affected by magnetic field source, therefore, avoid putting FD is close to the TV, Radio Tape, Speacker Active, which also produces mobile phone radio waves and magnets.
4. Avoid hard collisions
Although from the manufacturers claim their product FD anti-shock (impact), but avoid the collision / fall is an appropriate anticipatory measures.
5. Close always
To protect from dust and dirt, when not in use, you should always close it. Dust or dirt can cause the process of reading and writing often fail or even illegible.
6. Perform procedures or stop eject
Do not just unplug from the PC but FD did eject or stop the procedure prior dahaulu. If not, but can cause a mess or lost data can also shorten the life of FD or even become damaged.
7. Minimization process of writing clear.
By minimizing the process of writing clear, to make the FD is more durable. Remember, FD age about 10,000 up to 100,000 erase writing process.
8. Perform a virus scan.
No less important is always scanned for viruses before you open or copy the file to your PC. Of course, with a distinguished antivirus updated regularly. This is to prevent infected PCs from FD possibly infected with the virus.
9. Do not make direct edits
Keep a file / data to copy to your PC first, then do the editing on a PC, after completion, and then move / copy to the FD. Editing directly in the FD, causing a shorter age. (Source: Suara Merdeka)