More than Just Storage: 8 Ways To Repurpose Your Old USB Flash Drive

By Max Sheridan · Engadget · Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:15 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

It's time to do something with that drawer full of old USB flash drives. Breathe new life into unused tech with simple, useful tricks spanning an array of uses.

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