A flash drive is a small, portable storage device. It plugs into a USB port on a computer. You can buy one for less than $20 at most stores.

Why use a flash drive?

• It helps you carry files and open them on different computers.
• You can back up important documents and files.

How to connect a flash drive:

1. Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer.
2. A box may appear. Click Open folder to view files.
   
   
   
3. If no box appears, open Windows Explorer and find the flash drive.
   
   
   

Working with files on a flash drive:

• To copy a file to the flash drive, drag and drop it into the window.
  
  
  
• To copy a file from the flash drive to your computer, drag it to your desktop.

• To delete a file, drag it to the Recycle Bin and click Yes.
  
  
  

How to safely remove a flash drive:

1. Right-click on the flash drive.
2. Click Disconnect (or Eject).
   
   
   
3. Now, remove the flash drive safely.

This prevents file damage. Always eject before removing!