How to stop losing USB sticks?

I know it sounds daft,but is there a way to stop losing USB sticks? xD
I think I have lost around 5 in my school life,and so would like to know everybody's tips in,well,not losing them.

This comes after recently losing a 32GB USB packed full of essential files from 3DS homebrew to My entire computer science coursework which an idiot like me will never remember to back up :P

Any advice?

Reply 1

Rexar

11

Buy a really expensive one, then you will look after it better

Reply 2

Rexar

11

I recommend this
https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/usb-stick/kingston-datatraveler-hyperx-predator-3-0-1tb-usb-stick?gclid=CPzDyt729NECFbcK0wodNIQNKA

Reply 3

999tigger

19

You should have backups plus whats suggested get one atached to your keyring. If you have a backup then it has very little impact.

Reply 4

KhoduSaab

OP

2

Ok,thanks for the replies,now i'm gonna have to trust myself with another usb haha,hopefully these tips help me.

Reply 5

jameswhughes

19

Stop using them if you can. Put your science coursework into some online cloud storage as mentioned earlier, for example if you use the new Office you can automatically save things into the OneDrive which is useful and then accessible anywhere.

USB sticks can get lost and damaged really easily, I've avoided them for years.

Reply 6

mojojojo101

17

Nail it to your hand.

Reply 7

Lukachu

5

I always put it in my pencil case, and since then I haven't misplaced it.

Reply 8

niteninja1

22

Original post by KhoduSaab

I know it sounds daft,but is there a way to stop losing USB sticks? xD
I think I have lost around 5 in my school life,and so would like to know everybody's tips in,well,not losing them.

This comes after recently losing a 32GB USB packed full of essential files from 3DS homebrew to My entire computer science coursework which an idiot like me will never remember to back up :P

Any advice?

A backup

B if you have a android you can store random files on it using a USB cable

C get cloud storage. Google drive is a good option.
15GB is free
100GB is £20 a year

Also any google photo quality photos don't eat into your storage.
Also any documents made using google docs/sheets/slides don't eat into your storage

Reply 9

anosmianAcrimony

20

Get your ears pierced and wear them as earrings.

Reply 10

Good bloke

19

Original post by KhoduSaab

Any advice?

Wear it round your neck.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 11

username3016746

20

Buy an external hdd, harder to lose due to size

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Reply 12

itzconnorx

1

Have to agree with everyone who has suggested Cloud Storage.

So, I say forget USB sticks and move onto Cloud Storage services like Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox and others mentioned.

However, if you really need to use USB sticks, when I used them, I had the same concern as you as they are so small in size which makes them easy to lose. I just simply attached them to my keys, which I always made sure I had with me, and this worked for me for years!

I would definitely think about using Cloud Storage though!

Reply 13

KhoduSaab

OP

2

Well ive lasted longer than a month,which is a good sign on my terms.

I think I'll definitely consider cloud storage,i remember using it before i upgraded my internet,it was an outright pain!

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 14

Devify

19

Use Google drive and keep your usb on your keys, maybe you won't lose those

Reply 15

username1539513

21

Original post by KhoduSaab

I know it sounds daft,but is there a way to stop losing USB sticks? xD
I think I have lost around 5 in my school life,and so would like to know everybody's tips in,well,not losing them.

This comes after recently losing a 32GB USB packed full of essential files from 3DS homebrew to My entire computer science coursework which an idiot like me will never remember to back up :P

Any advice?

Put it in your purse/ wallet

Reply 16

Vanny17

19

Original post by KhoduSaab

I know it sounds daft,but is there a way to stop losing USB sticks? xD
I think I have lost around 5 in my school life,and so would like to know everybody's tips in,well,not losing them.

This comes after recently losing a 32GB USB packed full of essential files from 3DS homebrew to My entire computer science coursework which an idiot like me will never remember to back up :P

Any advice?

Or you could just email the contents to your email address.

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Reply 17

KhoduSaab

OP

2

emails and messaging services often have maximum file size limits set in place,though if i was moving a couple of word files i think that would work fine.