[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I would just point out that, if you have a USB or SD card connected to a device that is connected to the Internet, a hacker can access the data on the plugged in card. The only advantage is that you can unplug the card when you don't need it. But, if you leave it plugged in, you may as well just store the data on your internal hard drive.

I only leave it plugged in on my desktop. I use the thumb drive as my portable hard drive, it has all my files on it. If I bring it with me when I travel, I only plug it in while I'm using it. I shut the laptop/tablet off when I'm not using it.

[Maker]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I only leave it plugged in on my desktop. I use the thumb drive as my portable hard drive, it has all my files on it. If I bring it with me when I travel, I only plug it in while I'm using it. I shut the laptop/tablet off when I'm not using it.

USB "thumb drives" fail more often than you would expect. By putting all your eggs in that one basket, there will be a day you will regret that choice.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Maker

USB "thumb drives" fail more often than you would expect. By putting all your eggs in that one basket, there will be a day you will regret that choice.

I use thumb drives to store data, but I always have at least 2 copies.

[goodoldan]

Personally, I like BitWarden... free and very secure, works across several platforms (Windows, Apple, Android, Linux, etc). Plus I use 2FA...

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I would just point out that, if you have a USB or SD card connected to a device that is connected to the Internet, a hacker can access the data on the plugged in card. The only advantage is that you can unplug the card when you don't need it. But, if you leave it plugged in, you may as well just store the data on your internal hard drive.

If someone preferrers USB drives, there are methods and products that incorporate encryption and security features.

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