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Hi My question relates to the removal of items plugged into the USB socket. Do I have to select from the bottom of the screen to remove the item in a safe way or as I am being told that I can just pull the item (Flash Stick) from the socket and no harm will be done. Your help would appreciated. Wayne.

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    it behaves like it is being pulled down constantly by something and it actually selects items on its own.

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Hey Wayne, either way that you get it out wont hurt the information on the flash drive as long as you have transferred all the data prior to pulling it off. But if I was you, it only takes an extra second to right click on it and eject it from the my computer screen...

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