Prepping the Media Delete any redundant files on the USB stick by inserting the disk into a spare USB port on a PC and select the “Open Folder to View Files” option.

Thankfully you've brought along your USB stick and The Gimp, a powerful, open-source image editor that rivals Adobe Elements.

Advantages of a Computer Stick Given that we have desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, it’s understandable for someone to question the practicality of also owning a computer stick.

If this is the first time you've used the memory stick on this computer, Windows 7 takes a few seconds to install the necessary drivers. Click "Open Folder to View Files" from the AutoPlay window.