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USB effects your everyday life. It really does. We’ll show you how.
USB technology is the leading connectivity standard for consumer electronics. GetUSB.info takes a look at these products and other fun USB Gadgets to show how USB affects your everyday life, it really does. We talk about USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless USB and soon to be USB 3.0. We have USB hacks, tutorials and general USB information. Welcome and enjoy.

Digital LifeSaver from Venzero

07.31.06 | Flash Storage| Security| Software| USB News | Permalink

USB lifesaverThe Venzero LifeSaver is a tiny USB stick with a sturdy 8GB microdrive. Almost as slim as a cigarette lighter, you really can take it everywhere and keep all your treasured digital belongings constantly at your fingertips. This backup device does come with one word of caution however, now that your data is on the flash drive and the little USB gadget feels indestructible (more…)

Network multi-user security via USB token

07.28.06 | Security| Software| USB News | Permalink

Here is another security product similar to the ID Vault we spoke about several weeks ago. Using the same two stage philosophy of physical hardware with unique IP information one can secure their digital world. The SecuriKey is a two-factor user authentication and data protection system that brings powerful (more…)

Windows Vista won’t natively support Wireless USB

07.27.06 | Networking| Software| USB News| Wireless | Permalink

New Wireless USB devices are coming, but will there be an operating system to welcome them? At the Certified Wireless USB Developers Conference, major hardware and software companies promised to start providing Certified Wireless USB devices by the end of the year. While this may sound hopefull, (more…)

Jeep brand flash drive, come on!

07.26.06 | Flash Storage| Rugged Flash Drives| USB News | Permalink

Alright, seeing the Eddie Bauer Jeeps are bad enough but now a Jeep flash drive, come on! Reading the product promotional material made me laugh out loud enough to make this post. It reads, “The rugged flash drive (more…)

Gigabit Ethernet USB adaptor - Finally!

07.25.06 | Networking| USB Cables| USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

The Belkin Gigabit USB 2.0 Network Adapter lets you easily tap into a gigabit network without needing the specific Ethernet Gig card. The Adapter is backward-compatible with all existing 10/100 networks. With a simple insert to your USB port the adapter will instantly allow you to (more…)

How To: Assign custom icon to flash drive

07.24.06 | USB News| Useless Novelty | Permalink

If you have multiple thumb drives then you might want to customize the icon of each flash drive. Here is an easy way to automatically assign a custom icon to just about any storage device so it’s unique characteristics can be displayed upon connection. (more…)

Self destruct button USB hub

07.20.06 | USB Hub| USB Input Device| USB News| Useless Novelty| YouTube Video | Permalink

usb self destruct button

If you’re tired of getting pelted by the USB Missile Launcher from your co-worker then take yourself out of misery with the self-destructing USB hub. This very official looking end-all command center doubles as a 4 port USB hub. Using the master key, insert - twist - flip the plastic protective cover and push the Big Red Button. Yes, it is kid friendly (more…)

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