How do you protect USB memory sticks agains static?

[Mark R]

My office at work seems to have a problem with static. Virtually every time I touch something metal after getting up, I get a shock.

Today I picked up my memory stick to access some files, went to plug it into a USB port - and as it approached the PC, a spark shot across the gap - and the memory stick is dead. Same thing, happened a couple of weeks ago with another stick.

As I use the sticks a lot for storing files and moving files about, I'm looking for a solution as I'm burning up sticks at an alarming rate.

 

[techmanc]

You could touch the computer case with your finger just before using usb stick.

 

[corkyg]

Could be that you need to check out the static source. Does it happen all the time regardless of what clothing you wear? Maybe you should get a conductive floor mat under your chair and ground it.

 

[magreen]

You have to learn to harness your gift. May the Force be with you.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: magreen
You have to learn to harness your gift. May the Force be with you.

He's ganna be the Emporer in Episode 3.5

 

[techmanc]

Or you could also zap a college you dont like prior to using drive.