Simple, you plug it in the usb port on your computer and when it shows up on the desktop just click on it and whatever is stored will be visible to you. I used it to back up my photos along with other flash drives and have never had any problems with any of them. By the way I am, amongst other things, a professional photographer and have stored thousands of images on these flash drives and lock them I'n my safe for safe keeping. When I see an excellent price like this one I grab it! Hope that helps.