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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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I have a box of assorted 1GB and 4GB USB drives.

Funny how stuff you've had for years just feels "normal" even when it's highly unusual.

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[–] remon@ani.social 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I just find them incredibly handy as a means of quick and easy data transfer without pissing around with network shares.

Yep, that is why I have one on my key chain. But there is really no need to have more than that.

[–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You do know they have limited write cycles, right? Not getting at you or anything. Just checking. I've had a handful flip over to read-only mode over the years, would hate for that to happen to anyone else unexpectedly.

[–] notarobot@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

Doesn't larger storage mean that it lasts longer since it can better balance wear on the cells?

[–] remon@ani.social 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You do know they have limited write cycles, right?

If you ever reach that limit, well done. You got a hell of value out of that device.

I have SSDs that are in use 24/7, writing up to 200GB per day and in constant use for 3 years. 99% drive health.

[–] Prathas@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Whoa, what could you possibly be writing that much?!

[–] remon@ani.social 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Prathas@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As in, you're constantly downloading more and more?

[–] remon@ani.social 1 points 1 day ago

I'm closing in on 80% capacity, but yeah.