How can I use a flash drive on IMac?

How can I use a flash drive on my IMac?  I can't open or send files to it.

Des it show up in Disk Utility?  If it does, then you have to format it as Mac OS Extended *jounaled) so that you can write to it.
Please also let us know what model iMac you have.

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    Can I use a flash drive with my iPad?  If yes, what kind?

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    How can I use windows software on my iMac? I know I can partition the hard drive but do I need to buy Windows OS?

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    How can I download Shockwave Flash to my IMAC?

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    You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
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