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You can test the write speed of your different USB sticks by comparing the
time it takes to [[clone Tails|install/clone/pc]], for example.
 
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Most quality USB sticks nowadays have read speeds of at least 100 MB/s and
are faster when used on USB 3.0 ports. Some USB sticks advertised for USB 3.0
have even greater speeds.
 
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USB 3.0 can be up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. USB 2.0 has a maximum read
speed of around 50 MB/s on USB sticks, while USB 3.0 has a maximum read speed
of around 500 MB/s.
 
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Check the specifications of your computer to determine whether your USB ports
support USB 3.0 or later. USB 3.0 ports are sometimes blue.
 
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**Consider buying faster USB sticks that support USB version 3.0 or later.**
 
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Avoid buying USB sticks online or using USB sticks that were given to you,
because they could contain malware.
 
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If you are in a place where counterfeit electronics are common, buy your USB
stick from an international supermarket chain, which should have a more
reliable supply chain.
 
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**Buy your USB sticks from a reputable local store.**
 
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Any modern USB stick from a well-known brand is fast enough to use Tails
comfortably.
 
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Generic brands are more likely to be slower and less reliable.
 
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**Buy USB sticks from well-known brands, such as [[Kingston|https://www.kingston.com/en/usb-flash-drives]], [[Samsung|https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/usb-flash-drives/]], and [[SanDisk|https://www.sandisk.com/product-portfolio/usb-flash-drives]].**
 
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USB sticks become slower and less reliable over the years. Older USB sticks
were also built with slower technology.
 
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**Buy new USB sticks.**
 
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We recommend that you:
 
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The quality of your USB stick is crucial when using Tails. A bad USB stick will be slower and more likely to corrupt the files in your [[Persistent Storage|doc/persistent_storage]].
 
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All the data on this USB stick is lost when installing Tails.
 
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You need a USB stick of 8 GB minimum to use Tails.
 
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Tails still works on some older Mac computers with an Intel processor.
 
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