The Swiss Army Knife of Computer Repair
As some of you know, I do computer repair from time to time. I used to do it more frequently as a self-employed computer tech, but it was not good for my marriage, so I do it on the side now.
Even though I don’t do it as much as I used to, I still depend on my Swiss Army Knife of computer repair: my flash drive. Gone are the days where I need to bring a whole case of CDs with all the software I use to diagnose and fix computers. Now, I can carry all the same software with me in my pocket wherever I go.
Not only does a flash drive hold more than a CD, but it is very easy to change the software at will. I can easily update it with newer versions of the software I use without having to create a new CD.
It is also very compatible with a large host of computers. Provided the machine that you are working on was purchased in the last ten years or so (since USB became popular) your flash drive will work. Worst case, it may require you to install a driver or two (on old Windows 98 systems), otherwise most modern operating systems will recognize it immediately.
If you do computer repair as well, you should really consider getting a USB flash drive if you don’t have one already. Small, convenient, and more useful than a case full of CDs, it is the definite Swiss Army Knife of computer repair.
