Nowadays, people in almost every industry need to use computers to work. Can you say you don’t need a computer for your job?
Haha, using an iPad or phone for work counts too.
Some people often work “996” hours, or even “007” sometimes. When it’s time to get off work, and the tasks aren’t finished, and there are things to take care of at home, they might copy unfinished data to a USB drive and continue working at home like a workhorse.
But after going through all that, a whole night of hard work could be wasted.
This operation is simple: just plug the USB drive or portable hard drive into the computer, and then edit directly on the USB or portable drive.
How many people often do this?
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Note: In the following, USB drives, portable SSDs, portable HDDs, etc., are referred to as portable storage devices.
It’s not a good habit to plug a USB drive or portable hard drive into the computer and directly edit files on the device.
Why do I say this? Let me explain in detail:
Editing files directly on portable storage devices over the long term carries huge risks, including these significant issues:
- Risk of Data Loss:Due to the storage mechanism and physical characteristics of USB drives, they have relatively slower read/write speeds and are vulnerable to external factors (such as vibration, magnetic interference, etc.). This may lead to data not being saved promptly or saved incompletely during editing, posing a risk of data loss. If the USB drive is suddenly removed or the power cuts out during use, files in the middle of editing may not save correctly, leading to data loss or corruption.
- Impact on Device Lifespan:The lifespan of a solid-state USB drive is tied to its overall read/write cycles. Continuously editing files directly on the USB, especially when frequently writing large amounts of data, will accelerate wear and reduce its lifespan. While mechanical hard drives are technically more durable, repeated writing still impacts their lifespan somewhat. However, compared to solid-state drives, mechanical hard drives typically last longer.Some might say, “These issues only happen with standard USB drives; wouldn’t using a portable SSD solve the problem?”If only it were that simple. But better safe than sorry. If the connection is unstable or power supply is insufficient, errors or data loss can still occur during file editing.If you must edit data directly on a portable SSD, first ensure a stable power supply and that the connection won’t suddenly disconnect.
Additionally, when editing files, make sure to take the following precautions:
- Avoid editing important files directly on portable storage; instead, copy files to the computer hard drive, edit them there, and save them back to the portable device afterward.
- Regularly back up important data on portable storage to prevent unexpected loss.
- Use reliable, reputable portable storage devices to reduce data loss risks from product quality issues.
- The best approach is to use multiple drives to back up your data for extra safety.
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Additionally, when using portable storage devices, it’s recommended to connect to a port on the back of the computer case. The reason is that the USB ports on the front panel may use lower-quality jumpers, which could cause power issues and lead to potential damage to portable storage devices.
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