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National Flash Drive Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

Dr. Fujio Masuoka, a Japanese engineer working for Toshiba, devised flash memory in the 1980s. The name "flash" is derived from the similarity between the rapid erasure action of the memory technology and the flash of a camera.

On April 5, National Today is preparing to observe National Flash Drive Day. Given the ease with which it has made data storage and transmission, the small object merits its own day of celebration. In addition, the flash drive’s features continue to improve over time. Did you know that the first flash drive’s storage capacity was only 8 MB? Today, the minuscule device, which typically weighs less than an ounce, can store more than 2 TB of data. As if the increase in storage capacity wasn’t enough, you can now purchase flash drives in the shape of hamburgers, noodles, animals, and even Harry Styles.

The background of National Flash Drive Day

Dr. Fujio Masuoka, a Japanese engineer working for Toshiba, devised flash memory in the 1980s. The name “flash” is derived from the similarity between the rapid erasure action of the memory technology and the flash of a camera. As the years progressed and technology improved, floppy discs and disc drives became two examples of how the technology was utilised.

Due to their fragile and/or cumbersome structures, other types of memory devices became obsolete with the introduction of the flash drive. Dov Moran, Oron Ogdan, and Amir Ban are responsible for the invention of the flash drive. These Israeli scientists working for M-Systems designed the more compact and rectangular chip, which facilitated the storage and transmission of data. Initially, only Singapore sold USB flash devices. But on April 5, 2000, the United States was granted a patent for the flash drive, and it became much more widely available throughout the country and the rest of the world.

USB Memory Direct has designated April 5 as National Flash Drive Day to commemorate the technological revolution brought about by the flash drive. People have been commemorating the day by appreciating the device’s versatility and donating their unused devices to those less fortunate.

NATIONAL FLASH DRIVE DAY ACTIVITIES

Dive into the technologies of the past.

Appreciate how far we’ve come by engaging in and/or learning about obsolete technologies. Try viewing presentations or film segments on a floppy disc or playing games from the 1980s and 1990s. Whatever the case, you will undoubtedly learn to appreciate the marvel that is a flash drive/port!

Get eccentric flash drives

Who would have imagined that you could purchase a flash drive with the face of your favourite celebrity? Carry the adorable tyke wherever you go while being technologically chic and cool. USB Memory Direct also offers customizable flash drives with all of your favourite features.

Donate any unused or surplus flash drives

Donate any excess or unused flash drives to charitable organizations, educational institutions, hospitals, or a friend in need to reduce clutter.

5 USB-related facts that will blow your mind

Lower temperatures result in increased shelf life A USB stored in a refrigerator has a lengthier shelf life than one stored outside.

USB’s limited and unlimited storage capacities The data on a USB can be viewed an unlimited number of times, but it can only be overwritten one million times.

Windows 10 is accessible via USB To update prior versions of Windows, a USB is sufficient.

No magnet can corrupt data on USB In contrast to other memory drives, the data on a USB is unaffected by electromagnetic interference, keeping your data protected.

USB allows for energy savings By utilising USB drives, you can reduce your impact on the environment because they consume very little energy.