Lifespan of a USB stick – you should be aware of
On your USB-Stick sometimes kept personal files. With daily use can occur quickly errors, the influence on the life-span.
- Just for daily use,you should make sure the USB Stick safe to remove, if it is a Hardware is connected. This way, you avoid unnecessary Defects.
- During Transport should also make sure that the USB interface is always covered with the appropriate cap. This way you avoid the dirt and liquids to penetrate. This can also lead to the Defect.
- Be careful with the files. You do not need to delete the USB drive it every day and re-describe. Here it is enough, if you make once a month a complete format.
- If you do not use the USB-Stick straight, you should not store it safely in the bag, so he lost. We recommend you here is a key holder or similar.
- Conclusion: Is the USB Stick used on a daily basis and properly ejected, it may hold between 10 and 30 years.
- When buying a USB stick you should also look at price. The only way you will receive a product with a long service life.

As long as a USB holding Stick (source: Pixabay)
In our next tip we tell you how to use a USB Stick exactly works.
