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WEEKEND PROJECT: Make the most of your USB drive
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Step 1

Run apps from your USB drive

Step 2

Software for your USB drive

Step 3

Back up your PC to USB

Step 4

Get e-mail on your USB drive

Step 5

Manage passwords with your USB drive

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Make the most of your USB drive

Step 2:

Software for your USB drive

Before you get started with this project, we recommend that you have some of the following:

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Flash-memory drives

Crucial Gizmo
Small enough to fit on a keychain, USB flash-memory drives make it easy to move files from one PC to another, back up your data, or even launch portable applications.
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Crucial Gizmo
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Crucial's Gizmo offers password protection and an attractive look at an excellent price per megabyte.

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This product is available at the following retail stores
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  • Circuit City
  • J&R Electronics
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Memorex M-Flyer USB 2.0 TravelDrive:

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SanDisk Cruzer Titanium:

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