Monday, December 28, 2009

What are some fun things to do with a 16 gig flash drive?

Well I'm kinda bored and I have a 16 gig flash drive that is not needed for anything, anyone have any Ideas for something entertaining to do with it?What are some fun things to do with a 16 gig flash drive?
Ah, this is a great question! A fun and safe thing to do would be to install an Open Source operating system such as Linux (Ubuntu or CentOS are two of my favorites) on the USB flash drive, and play around with the operating system without worrying about messing up your existing operating system (be it Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X or whatever). If you break things while playing around you can quickly and easily reformat the USB flash drive and reload the operating system without any worries or cares about losing data. Plus, if you're interested in computers, or work (or want to work) in the field of information technology, playing with and learning these technologies at home could land you your next career change! (EDIT: Important note: If you want to play this Really Safe, and aren't averse to opening up your computer case, you can physically disconnect the hard drive(s) from the motherboard, so there is NO CHANCE of harming the existing operating system on your computer - just remember to plug it back in when you're done.)





Another fun idea is to build a collection of media and store it on the flash drive so you can bring it with you wherever you go - work, home, in the car. My car radio has a USB connector so I frequently connect my 32 GB flash drive, loaded with digital format audiobooks and other audio recordings from the library. This is a great way to enjoy your commute. And when you're done, you can remove the files you've already listened to and get another book. Great to keep your mind sharp, and your skills current. If you haven't considered this, call your local library (if you don't have a library card, get one - libraries are a great resource!), and find out if they have an on-line audiobook service - many do. You may also be eligible to join libraries within your state, and pull down digital audio programs from a library which you may never physically enter. Again, ask your local public librarian, as they should be able to guide you in the right direction. For example: I live in Columbus, Ohio and we have a huge library system here. I also have access to the Upper Arlington Public Library and the Westerville Public Library systems. There are countless on-line resources available within just this local network, and this may be the case in your locality as well.





Hope this helps!What are some fun things to do with a 16 gig flash drive?
Download all the MMORPG's you can find, lol.

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