Beginners Guide to Using a USB Flash Drive - Ask a Tech #70

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @naejackson282
    @naejackson282 2 года назад +9

    In all my searching I have not found one person that was easier to understand than this gentleman. Thank you.

  • @gabriallefleming7611
    @gabriallefleming7611 4 года назад +111

    Thank you so much for making it simple. So many of us older people just don't know a lot of the basics, and it's nice to have someone to explain it in detail.

  • @ltlpaa2973
    @ltlpaa2973 3 года назад +49

    You do a better job of explaining than 99.9% of all the others. The others almost always go way too fast. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @norrisgriffin5555
    @norrisgriffin5555 4 года назад +1

    Sir, You are a breath of fresh air to a 76 year old, frustrated, long time struggIing 'beginner'. I wanted to express so many things in this message but I didn't want to use the wrong terms so, to be safe, I read the comments. And I immediately realized everything I wanted to convey to you had already been expressed. So by way of the commenters first names, the following spoke my mind precisely: grace h, Joy A, Dorothy, Stephan, streeteats, Ross, Snow, Charlotte, Joy C and the next 17 entries, which were the remaining ones I viewed. Center stage goes to Barrie, Gregory and Charlotte! Thank you, on behalf of myself , and others, especially my fellow discouraged, senior citizens for turning on that big, beautiful, bright spotlight "at the end of the tunnel".

  • @frankcorreira9078
    @frankcorreira9078 4 года назад +30

    For an 83 year old that has been looking to use a USB I hit the jackpot when I discovered your video. Excellent jog of explaining the process. Great! Thank you. Frank

  • @moralesmorales3628
    @moralesmorales3628 Год назад +11

    This is clearly your gift. The way you explained step-by-step, so slowly was what I liked best I have never been able to watch videos without changing the speed everyone else talks so fast, and I have to watch the videos over and over along with pausing which causes so much confusion for me with you. I didn’t have to do that . I wish more were like you. You’re a great educator. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @plbertwell50
    @plbertwell50 4 года назад +56

    You do better at explaining technical questions better than anyone else I have ever watched!!
    Thank you!

  • @annadean3606
    @annadean3606 3 года назад +6

    Hi. Thank you so much for helping a 70 yr old lady to understand and use my 1st flash drive. I love to learn new things and you have made this so easy and clear for me.
    You are worth your weight in gold. Thanks x

  • @gordstewart1449
    @gordstewart1449 7 лет назад +27

    Finally, someone doing a tutorial that doesn't leave out crucial steps in their dialogue or using terms only techies understand. Keep up your great work. Thank you.

    • @georgetterafidi6218
      @georgetterafidi6218 Год назад

      Thank you for sharing your video
      I do have a question I think I misses to same it on flash drive I really appreciate if I hear from you thank you very much

  • @morelangrand6802
    @morelangrand6802 13 дней назад

    Hi, my name is Morel. By watching your video for the first time, I feel like I don't need any other professional teacher but you. Thank you for your wisdom.

  • @haletow
    @haletow 7 лет назад +33

    Thank you GuruBrew 2. I'm glad there's folks like you willing to teach the rest of us. I followed your instructions, and it worked. I really appreciate you. You are a Godsend.

  • @tipsclubs01
    @tipsclubs01 5 лет назад

    I'm another old guy that has trouble with Computers; but I'm also a "show me" guy, and if you can show me, I can do it, and with viewing your video, I now think I can. Great video for Beginners, I love RUclips and all the help it gives us "Wanting to Know" people. Thanks.

  • @learjet707
    @learjet707 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you Steve...after trolling around the net,u tube etc looking for some info on installing mem' stick..i just about give up reading and listening on u tube to the biggest load of amateur crap i ever heard in my life and i kid you not....i was about to close down ,and bingo, i found your video....all i can say is brilliant Steve,,i watched the video ,went to the pc and job done in 45 seconds.....well done you ,and very professionally narrated .....Thank you Barrie

  • @ramonaverrico6627
    @ramonaverrico6627 Год назад

    Thank you for your help. I am 70, recently finished grad school on line……with a lot of help from you.
    You are a real blessing!

  • @ronbattiston2468
    @ronbattiston2468 4 года назад +18

    Thanks! Actually I thought I was pretty good with computers and have been using them for decades but to my surprise I learned a few very useful things from this one!! You have a very good ability to describe how computers work!!

  • @98pointseven
    @98pointseven Год назад

    THANK YOU, GuruBrew. Like a lot of others in the comment section, I appreciate your going slow, not leaving anything out, and giving info that actually precisely matches the configurations of the software that you're talkinig about. (A surprising number of "expert" techs actually give WRONG information.)

  • @christinesawyer6840
    @christinesawyer6840 4 года назад +7

    Thank you SO much for a clear and complete description of this topic. Such a breath of fresh air compared to the rapid and confusing deliveries we "non-techies" are usually subject to. Thanks again!

  • @rickgardinaire3629
    @rickgardinaire3629 2 года назад

    Like many others my age (72) I appreciate your efforts to explain this in simple terms. I look forward to viewing your other videos.

  • @jod6cindy
    @jod6cindy 7 лет назад +15

    Thank you VERY much for disseminating this information slowly and calmly. I have taken MANY computer classes over the years but I still have a problem understanding this stuff. Your teaching style is excellent and very much appreciated.

  • @j.fanning8158
    @j.fanning8158 5 лет назад +10

    Nice job explaining the basics of using a USB flash drive. I liked learning how to select multiple items with holding down the control key and copying them all at once to the flash drive. Thanks for this helpful computer info.

  • @TheWaywardpilgrim
    @TheWaywardpilgrim 4 года назад +14

    I have been wanting to do this for a couple of years, literally. Thank you ever so much for this precise, clear, and easy to understand tutorial!

  • @terryhenning3542
    @terryhenning3542 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much~! I've worked on computers, doing several jobs but never learned how to use a flash drive! Your video was very helpful. Now, I don't have to be worried about if my computer ever crashes, and I lose all my documents or pictures! I've got the flash drives, so I'm all set. After watching your video, it took me like 2 minutes to save all the files from my work this year, so that's very, very cool. I had to add to this. I see that others had the same as me, no window popped up, but, a small screeen popped up in the lower corner, that said that there was an external device connnected, I clicked on that, which opened up the window!! Then, it was all the same as what you did!! Thanks again!

  • @backroadhustler8687
    @backroadhustler8687 5 лет назад +63

    I have watched a number of your videos and and I would just like to let you know that I wish everybody would make videos like yours very detailed , short and to the point. Keep up the good work you are appreciated. thanks for helping

  • @patbuchanan712
    @patbuchanan712 2 года назад +1

    Excellent teacher! I'm 81 & understood everything you presented! Thank you so much!

  • @bigviper64
    @bigviper64 2 года назад +4

    I bought a 1 Terabyte Flash(USB) drive and I want to move ALL of my photos to this drive. so, I dragged them over to the new drive (F in this case) and it showed the name and type of file etc. I wanted to be SURE that it copied over before I deleted the originals off of my PC..so I double-clicked on one of the files (image file) and when my image Viewer opened, it was a solid BLACK page..no image at all. SO, now I’m not sure what to do, my PC is almost completely filled and I want to move a lot of Vacation Images from the years past onto this new USB drive, then delete them from my PC, freeing up memory space. What went wrong with my attempt to move the image files onto the USB Flash drive? Can I copy them over like you just did?

  • @bobw7066
    @bobw7066 4 года назад

    A nice and easy video to follow, I am 77 years old and trying hard to keep up. I have just bought a photo scanner and I am learning to archive the thousands of slides and photographs I have taken over the years. Many thanks

  • @joycederberg360
    @joycederberg360 8 лет назад +43

    Thanks so much! I'm not very computer savvy and this really helped me and two other girls in the office. You have become my personal computer guru!!!

  • @theprior46
    @theprior46 4 года назад +1

    Do you think it's worth mentioning that holding the Windows key and pressing the left arrow key will move the active window to the left half of the screen and then selecting the other window you're working with and repeating the Windows key + right arrow will move the second window to the right half of the screen and neatly place them for doing the drag drop operation or indeed the Copy Paste transfer? It's a standard windows 10 shortcut I only found out about a week ago and it's so useful saves all the corner dragging.

  • @RoseLilyClover
    @RoseLilyClover 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for this. I'm 21 but I'm too embarrassed to ask my peers for help because I'm _really_ not tech savvy. I asked my friend what a Mac was once and she just laughed really hard so since then I don't ask tech questions. Thank you so much for this video.

  • @albertklassen6055
    @albertklassen6055 4 года назад +11

    You are so patient and slow. Just what I need. I appreciate it.

    • @anncarballo1651
      @anncarballo1651 4 года назад

      Thank you for being so patiently clear...76 yr old computer users need your teaching skill..😊😊😊

  • @markhirst953
    @markhirst953 6 лет назад +8

    You must be good,. You just taught an old 61 year old something. Looking forward to more lessons.
    Thanks!

  • @pjlewisful
    @pjlewisful 6 лет назад

    Oh Steve, you are so easy to understand so I've now subscribed. I'm 70 & have no kids or grandkids to help me out when I don't know how to do something on my computer. You are now my official adopted tech-son, okay? Thanks for your patient strait forward how-tos.

  • @chairmanmeow3693
    @chairmanmeow3693 4 года назад +26

    You explain everything so clearly. I wish my teachers in school would have been half as good as you

    • @JuriMay
      @JuriMay 4 года назад

      And the fact that your not lying😔

  • @dottielewis2598
    @dottielewis2598 4 года назад +2

    I DID IT! THANK YOU...…..NOW ALL I NEED IS A NEW COMPUTER...…..YOU MADE IT EASY!

  • @snowthorner9573
    @snowthorner9573 5 лет назад +8

    I love your slow, easy going style...Thanks, Vernon...You rock!

  • @delealax
    @delealax 4 года назад +2

    I am now hooked to your site. Never had this explained so easily before in a "non-stressed" way.

  • @petergobbelet6201
    @petergobbelet6201 7 лет назад +10

    Thanks so much, it was a great refresher course! As you get older you forget the simplest devices!

  • @helenburgess8839
    @helenburgess8839 4 года назад

    I agree with Grace. Your explanations are basic but educational. We seniors (my husband and I)appreciate the way you explained this. I sent a question to GuruBrew hope you can answer it for us. I hope that cold is gone too. I know a bit late.

  • @jessepolka
    @jessepolka 3 года назад +2

    I really like your presentation! You approach these tasks with a calm and modulated voice that is as soothing as reassuring. Meanwhile I'm running around like crazy trying to get it all the first time. Thank God for the replay function. Thank you for the time invested.

  • @mikedrake4597
    @mikedrake4597 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for explaining how to use a USB in such a simple to understand way. At the age of 71 it takes longer to do simple tasks but you made it look easy. I know this video is 5 years old but I do hope you feel better and please stay safe. Thank you again from Michael in England 👍🇬🇧❤️😷

  • @enacass888
    @enacass888 9 лет назад +6

    As a mature learner on computers and finding same very difficult I found this video excellent. You spoke slowly and illustrated the movements very clearly. I will certainly watch more of your video's. Glad to say I can use a Flash Drive Thanks very much.

  • @theopolisstewart9989
    @theopolisstewart9989 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for taking your time to show us, one of the things we should know, if we work on computers

  • @davelick6178
    @davelick6178 7 лет назад +10

    I just happened upon your site, and I am glad I did. It was a very informative clip. Now I understand flash drives. I feel comfortable enough to use them now. Thanks Dave

  • @crs9024
    @crs9024 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for your calm, quiet voice and your logical explanation of each step. I'll know where to go for tech questions in the future.

  • @tomstrickland6002
    @tomstrickland6002 7 лет назад +16

    nice I transferred my music files to the flash drive, can I just plug the flash drive into my car's usb port and play the music in my car?

    • @colliedogboy
      @colliedogboy 3 года назад

      Yes, if the usb port is part of your entertainment system. If the usb port is only meant to charge your cell phone, then no.

    • @johnferguson4089
      @johnferguson4089 3 года назад

      I have a USB port in my car radio and add whatever music I like, it's a really handy thing.

  • @sallyc.9017
    @sallyc.9017 Год назад

    Thanks for this video. I'm not a "high tech" person. I need very basic instructions like your video. I'm preparing to move data from my old computer to a new one. Your video is a big help!

  • @ialeenhubbard-testa1519
    @ialeenhubbard-testa1519 Год назад +4

    Very good! You were slow enough so that my old brain could absorb the information. Thank you

  • @cuttheknot4781
    @cuttheknot4781 3 года назад +1

    Awesome tutorial for transferring "Pitchers" from your computer to a USB flash Drive.

  • @earlmcinnes6552
    @earlmcinnes6552 4 года назад +3

    Thanks so much - you are a great teacher. Most take too much for granted from us begninners

  • @BonnieTitus-bu4bt
    @BonnieTitus-bu4bt 11 месяцев назад

    I’m glad you speak slow most of the others fly through it…. You’re just getting the first part and they’re already finished… thank you I’ll be looking for more of your help…

  • @nofilagonda504
    @nofilagonda504 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you... my husband and me just transfered while following your instructions... That's really help.

  • @linashita
    @linashita 3 года назад

    i really thank you for this video , i bought a USB for long time but can't do nothing , i watch this few times now i can ,thank you so much

  • @dauntiekay2768
    @dauntiekay2768 4 года назад +4

    Thank you! Your explanation was excellent! My question is, can you download RUclips videos to a flash drive? If so do you have a video that explains this?

  • @grannynanny6604
    @grannynanny6604 Год назад +1

    So, if you transfer pictures on your flash drive, I’m guessing you save to removable K on your computer, does this free up space on your computer, I have thousands of pictures on my computer and thought about a flash drive but not sure if I can delete the pictures once I have on the flash. ?

  • @dorothywilliams8490
    @dorothywilliams8490 5 лет назад +57

    This was so well explained, right pace, everything. We need more videos like yours. Thanks a lot.

    • @bear3238
      @bear3238 4 года назад

      yep, I was quite comfortable listening to this.

  • @edturner7101
    @edturner7101 2 года назад

    I can appreciate your slow, direct approach. Easy to follow and learn. Thanks.

  • @juanitasmathers8537
    @juanitasmathers8537 7 лет назад +9

    I surprised myself by what I could do after listening to your video. Thank you very much!

  • @stwhite5135
    @stwhite5135 5 лет назад

    Exactly what I needed. For some unknown reason I was holding down the right mouse button. It works so much better now. I will be coming to your channel often.

  • @gregorycumming1871
    @gregorycumming1871 5 лет назад +26

    Thank you for going very slowly for us old people, I have subsribed to your channel

    • @elainedunn3736
      @elainedunn3736 3 года назад

      Awesome thank you. Now I’m gonna download my music

  • @singwithmyhands
    @singwithmyhands 2 года назад +1

    My wife is about to retire and needs to transfer pics from her work pc quickly but I am not able to figure this flash drive out. This San Disk is wanting me to first set up and install software/password in order to be able to use it. Not really keen of that nor do I think she will be able to transfer pics to it without the software for it. Suggestions please.......

  • @rebootukology1014
    @rebootukology1014 5 лет назад +7

    Great info with great pacing, real time visual demo, thank you. I’ll be back guru.

  • @norman3649
    @norman3649 29 дней назад

    Thank you so much for your help and support. I never had a clue how to use a flash drive until watching your video 😊

  • @joya.alvarez8391
    @joya.alvarez8391 4 года назад +11

    Thanks so much for this simple, relax, easy to follow explanation. Thanks for sharing. Blessings...

  • @qed4050
    @qed4050 4 года назад

    what a simple way to teach an 80+ years person.I am glad n thanks. Iam sure will be needing your advice for my Photo Stick.

  • @carolecole1641
    @carolecole1641 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for a great and easy to follow video meny I have looked at just lose me in a minute or so , keep safe in these difficult times kind regards Mike in Durham England .

  • @SpiritintheSky.
    @SpiritintheSky. Год назад

    Years after everyone below, I greatly appreciate this video. I'll now look for more.

  • @anniewilliams114
    @anniewilliams114 4 года назад +4

    Thank you, I learn how to transfer files. Question: Can you transfer a whole program from your desk top?

    • @jomtong2486
      @jomtong2486 4 года назад

      Yes​ ​You​ can but it will take a lot of time and need no interruntipn.

  • @zoidmo3388
    @zoidmo3388 2 года назад

    2022 & still watching. I'm cleaning house/computer pics/crap so thanku for simple instructions on this. So very helpful for struggling senior. Hope you r well. Stay safe.

  • @luemoonba
    @luemoonba 6 лет назад +8

    I am so glad I found you. This is exactly what I need. Thank you so much.

  • @gregconnley1439
    @gregconnley1439 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. I have lost my hard drive on my HP PC and was hoping for some guidance on where you recommend I send the hard drive to have the files recovered. I had a power flicker and the hard drive crashed . I would appreciate any advice you may have. Thank you

  • @charlenesmith2555
    @charlenesmith2555 5 лет назад +3

    woohoo - thanks so much - at 78 never to old to learn.

  • @Rosedala
    @Rosedala 4 года назад +2

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for your very clear voice, detailed explanations and easy pacing. As others said here, we older people appreciate this a whole lot. I used to use flash drives in the past and this was a great reminder to me. But I wonder if you made a video explaining how to transfer pics from Android to a PC? When I try it with the charger cable that came with the phone, it says not connected or something to that effect. If you made one with or without a cable, where can I see it? Thanks again!

  • @georgeboardman959
    @georgeboardman959 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much, you have a great teaching method . How would I transfer my financial stuff from web site to a flash drive from my desk top to laptop? thanks again

  • @dlaitch
    @dlaitch Год назад

    Logical and clear verbal instructions. The yellow high lighting re cursor position that accompanies the verbal instruction is very helpful also. Thank you !l

  • @granddad-mv5ef
    @granddad-mv5ef 5 лет назад +3

    I get no window when inserting the flash drive, only a musical tone.

  • @sammorrison1830
    @sammorrison1830 3 года назад +1

    Excellent presentation and thank you for explaining this process so clearly. I am 80 and will use this a lot!

  • @felixgarnet
    @felixgarnet 7 лет назад +7

    Just what I needed - you're a great tutor - thank you! :-)

  • @Novanglusify
    @Novanglusify 2 года назад +1

    You do an excellent job explaining this stuff to us old folks. Thanks!

  • @classic-hb8vs
    @classic-hb8vs 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for explaining this so clearly. And step by step. I have had others try to show me but they missed a few steps on how to do this. You have made it real clear. Than you again.

  • @sitaramamdani8832
    @sitaramamdani8832 3 года назад

    First time I went to your website..I am 78. It really helped me.

  • @rolandadunaway7873
    @rolandadunaway7873 7 лет назад +6

    Awsome !Thank you so much! It was wonderfully explained and I did it so easy! 👍👍👍

  • @tarzanakhan6409
    @tarzanakhan6409 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you.Your video was very useful.Im a mature student with very limited IT know how and really appreciate your basic explanation. The pic of the mouse may seem very obvious to some but for mature people such as myself is very useful.

  • @olddellxp
    @olddellxp 8 лет назад +6

    When I plugged in the flash drive I heard a tone, but no window popped up. I also hear a tone when I unplug the flash drive. Any suggestions? Thanks.

    • @zeframc
      @zeframc 7 лет назад +3

      Your autoplay is turned off, either completely or just for USB drives. You can either turn on Autoplay or open file explorer and navigate to your removable drive.

    • @bluebethley
      @bluebethley 7 лет назад

      I also hear tones when I insert and unplug the flash drive but nothing pops up in File Explorer to show that my computer 'sees' the thumbdrive. I checked settings in Windows 10 to see that AutoPlay is on. So I'm still stuck and can't retrieve photos via the thumb drive. Thank you for your help!

    • @catchaser52
      @catchaser52 6 лет назад +1

      To hear the tones is normal, BUT BEFORE you pull it back out Please find out how to do it with the special icon down on the lower right tray you click on to have it be safe to pull it out without any possible loss of info or damage, some people do it anyway but its a good thing after you get used to it. Here is the video by this same guy ruclips.net/video/s9qFkhSEwdw/видео.html

    • @lasbreyugenyi6606
      @lasbreyugenyi6606 6 лет назад

      @@bluebethley The best way I corrected mine when I had the same issue was through the Control Panel. I switched the notifications for all inputs to "Show Notification". It notifies you when you plug or unplug any device. Thank you.

    • @jimmiddleton6698
      @jimmiddleton6698 6 лет назад

      olddell

  • @sunnylotus1
    @sunnylotus1 3 года назад

    Thanks a bunch mate, as we say in the UK. ! At last someone I can understand. I actually succeed in getting the results I want. Wonderful !

  • @MrPietropastore
    @MrPietropastore 6 лет назад +5

    Great video. Very helpful. Like the professional and clear way to explain.Thank you.

  • @ladellneitzel6651
    @ladellneitzel6651 3 месяца назад +1

    I am grateful for your sharing and being available. Shalom Blessings
    Ladell

  • @trader627
    @trader627 8 лет назад +58

    Very informative! Thank you.

    • @murraywearne2598
      @murraywearne2598 7 лет назад

      Grea t help thanks pity it didnt come with the stick or better still with windows10

    • @anniecoker66
      @anniecoker66 4 года назад

      Ross Smith's and if so how

  • @stephgramajo
    @stephgramajo 3 года назад +1

    I just watched this video 6 years later and wow thank you so much! It was a BIG help and easy to understand. 😊

    • @OwIbert
      @OwIbert 3 года назад +1

      Same lol

    • @stephgramajo
      @stephgramajo 3 года назад +1

      @@OwIbert 😂😂

    • @OwIbert
      @OwIbert 3 года назад +1

      @@stephgramajo what??

    • @stephgramajo
      @stephgramajo 3 года назад +1

      @@OwIbert oh cuz u said “same lol” so i figured u just watched it too 6 YEARS LATER and it was a big help also

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  • @petmomful2260
    @petmomful2260 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much!! New subscriber here. I am fed up with the Geek Squad.

  • @marlenescott2403
    @marlenescott2403 Год назад

    Very explicit for seniors.I'm sure I'll have more questions once I try doing it. Thank You.

  • @dogfish11000
    @dogfish11000 9 лет назад +8

    Thank u so much u hav been a big help, could u tell me how to save Email files?!

  • @symphony7472
    @symphony7472 4 года назад +1

    Very good narration... how can I transfer a video from youtube or Computer to USB flash drive ?

  • @TheMomgrandma
    @TheMomgrandma 8 лет назад +4

    So appreciate your common sense instructions - keep up the great work, not everyone speaks tech language and I am excited to 'correct' all the flash drive attempts I have made and do it right. :-)

  • @gaynorbrotchie6387
    @gaynorbrotchie6387 Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing us so clearly how to use the flashdrive.

  • @stephenanderson7640
    @stephenanderson7640 8 лет назад +25

    GURU , GOOD JOB IM A LITTLE SLOW TOO BUT IM GETTING IT.THANKS AGAINSTEPHEN

  • @maryunger2125
    @maryunger2125 4 года назад

    THANK YOU! Theres so many PC issues that I am afraid to ask on the job. You saved me! Hope you are well. Mary

  • @martinmccurley9426
    @martinmccurley9426 8 лет назад +6

    Thank You for this tutorial,VERY helpful.

  • @TheWally666999
    @TheWally666999 5 лет назад

    i had a stroke 2015 2 sep unfortunately i lost a lot of ability to do certain things i found this really helpfull and i will follow you in the future thanks again for your help

  • @wandasadowski7160
    @wandasadowski7160 8 лет назад +11

    I love you thank you so much for the classes ok I'm actually learning this stuff I want to get good at this PC stuff so I can see more of my grandbabies THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @terrycubero6642
    @terrycubero6642 6 лет назад

    Great teacher so easy for this 70 year old lady to follow and understand.