USB flashdrives (also known as thumbdrive), are a good way to bring transport computer information around with you, whether to school or to work. Most people use these nifty devices primarily for storing documents, but did you know that there are other cool stuff you can do with them? Here are some tricks you can perform with your flashdrive.
5. Modify your flashdrive's icon and name
Using an autorun.inf file placed inside the root folder of the thumbdrive, there are many things you can play around with, such as modifying your flashdrive's icon and name. Personalise your thumbdrives so that you are the only one in the world with your picture as its custom icon! Click here to learn more.
4. Make a "sawed-off USB cable" flashdrive
Yes, the above picture shows a working flashdrive, no matter how strange it looks. Doing this can surprise your friends to a great extent. Learn how do make one yourself here.
3. Boot a separate OS
Hate the OS a public computer is running on? No problems, just boot up a separate OS from your personal flash drive. DamnSmallLinux is only one of the many choices. You can find out more about DSL here.
2. Encrypt your thumbdrive
Encryption allows you to protect sensitive and personal files stored on your flashdrive, ensuring that if you lose your flashdrive, the information doesn't' fall into the wrong hands. Get more information here.
1. Run Firefox portable
Since many public computers do not have Firefox preinstalled, you can use the portable edition of the popular web browser to surf the net, and even synchronize the plug-ins and bookmarks of your Firefox at home to the portable version! Get it here!
In conclusion, your flashdrive has much more functionality than you think, so be sure to explore its hidden potential. For all you may know, you might discover something new!
