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should i get an external hard drive or USB memory stick?

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Emily the


I write novels as a hobby (I know I'm a total geek!) and I was wondering what would be better to keep all my stuff on either an external hard drive or a USB memory stick.I know Externals hold more but USB sticks are more convenient because of their size? What should I get?


Answer
It all depends on how much data you are trying to store, and how you want to use that storage.

If you are only writing your books via a word processor like Microsoft Word and you want to be able to easily carry your work with you around in case you might want to show someone, then yes an 8gb or so flash drive should suit your needs.

If you are planning to use this devise as a backup drive for your files and you intend to store more than just word files (such as images, movies, music, etc), you will need more space, and an external hard drive is more practical at that point.

If you want something in between, go for one of those small Western Digital external solid state drives. Something around 60-80GB would give you plenty of storage, in a package that is pocket-sized.

How do I hook up an external hard drive usb to my old laptop computer ethernet connection?




Bender


I have an old IBM notebook with only an ethernet connection available. I have a My Book external hard drive full of music that connects via USB. How do I hook up the laptop ethernet to the external drive USB? I want to play the music on the external hard drive while hooked up to the old laptop. My computer experience is limited. Thanks.


Answer
You can't.

USB and Ethernet are two completely different technologies.

You can use a USB port to connect to the ethernet using an adapter because USB was designed to be versatile.

But you cannot do it the other way around.

Your only option would be to go and buy a PCMCIA USB card and install it into your laptop.

But even then, it is not a guaranteed fix.




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