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Old 22 Nov 2006
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Thumbs up U3 drive

I have the 2 GB Disgo witht her U3 on it and it is excellent.

I use Mozilla Firefox web explorer (keeps all my Favourites)
and Bluebird email (both free to download onto you U3. NO evaluation- stays free!)
(can have many email accounts inc Gmail)

Brilliant-

The ONLY thing you MUST remember is to use the EJECT button in U3 as this will delete the temporary folder created on the web cafe's computer.
If not.......

I still 'cut and paste' passwords to be safe.
A very useful device whuich also carries backups (pictures) of travel documents/insurance etc.

If you're discreet, you can use your Disgo (or other USB with U3 on it) in most web cafes- no one has said (seen?) anything yet!
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Thanks Bert, good info!
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Thumbs up SanDisk Cruzer U3 Flashdrive

I recently picked up a SanDisk Cruzer U3 USB flashdrive and I am really impressed with this device.

It came loaded with 4 software programs including what they call Cruzer Sync syncronization software, Skype and an antivirus program to check any computer you plug into before exposing your files.

Before you leave home the Cruzer Sync software will syncronize your Cruzer with your computer by downloading your outlook files including any stored e-mails and your address book/contacts.

It will also download your internet browser favorites file and any other files you may want to take with you.

When you return home, the software will update your computer with any changes you have made to these files while on the road.

Although I have not yet tried this device at an internet cafe I have plugged it into four different computers at firends homes and at my office.

With a single log in I can quickly read, send & receive e-mail, access my contacts file, surf the net using my favorites and access any files I have with me. As advertized, it is like having your computer on your key chain.

The drive features a retractable USB connector and is available in 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB.

There are quite a few U3 programs available both free and for purchase including photo editors, office suites and virus software.

More infor is available at SanDisk | Home including an interactive product tour.
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I still 'cut and paste' passwords to be safe.
It's actually a lot easier to snoop on the clipboard (when you cut) than to log all keys entered. Though, both hacks are simple enough.

If you are really concerned, highlight the password then drag&drop it into the browser instead. The password woud not persist after you drop.
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