Plug and work. Plug the USB C end of the adapter into a USB-C port, and then connect your flash drive or other standard USB-A device. Also you can sync or charge your phone with this usbc to usb adapter. Data transfer speed is at the standard of USB 3.0 5Gb/s.
Our market research shows a number of customers are likely to purchase another USB to USB C adapter after buying one, One for home, the other for work place. One stick with laptop, the other with commonly used USB cable. Compact to carry around.