All good advice for everyone.
My Externals don't go anywhere and always sit on a lower shelf.

ALWAYS use the "Remove Hardware Safely" routine!

I still can't get over how many people I know, just plug and unplug things from thier PCs.
My neighbor fried a new Monitor plugging it in while the PC was on.

on a side note: my 250gb Ext. seagate, was underwater along with a Gateway Desktop for 8 days after a flood. After cleaning they both work. Go figure?

Thanks Mac, Wayne