The introduction highlights the historical importance of USB flash drives and hints at their potential modern uses.

• USB flash drives used to be essential for transferring files and data.
• Nowadays, they are less common due to cloud services, but they still have useful applications.

USB drives can host portable apps to use on any computer without installation.

• Download portable apps from their website and select desired apps to carry with you.
• They leave no trace on the host computer once the USB drive is removed.

USB drives can securely store important documents with proper encryption.

• Keep electronic copies of passports, IDs, and vaccination proofs.
• Use encryption utilities like Veracrypt to protect the sensitive information.

USB drives can be used as a recovery tool for fixing computer issues.

• Hiran's Boot CD PE includes a collection of legal tools for data recovery and fixing crashes.
• Boot from the USB drive to access the toolset without needing the computer's operating system.

Tails OS on a USB drive offers a secure environment for internet browsing.

• Tails runs independently from the host operating system and doesn't leave digital footprints.
• Activities performed while Tails is running disappear once the USB is removed.

Donating USB drives to charities can help spread information in restricted countries.

• Charities like Flash Drives for Freedom disseminate banned reading materials in North Korea.
• Before donating, ensure all personal files are removed from the USB drive.