Archive for November, 2008
Pentagon Says No More

Military leaders have consistently warned of potential threats from a variety of sources including other countries – such as China – along with other self-styled cyber-vigilantes and terrorists. The issue has also been of concern at the Department of Homeland Security. A September audit by the DHS Inspector General recommended that the agency implement greater procedures to ensure that only authorized computer flash drives or other storage devices can be connected to the network there and that an inventory of those devices be set up.Finally, the Pentagon was quick to point their government agency isn’t the only institution having problems, but many companies and corporations are concerned about the potential security risks of USB drives, their data load size and their small size. It’s a feed ground for malice opportunity. Source: Associated Press. Continue Reading
New 4 Port USB Lego Hub
Etsy is a website dedicated to helping those who make unique and customized products and looking for an easy channel to sell to the public. Why they don’t use Amazon is a totally different post, but while I was searching their site, I came across this new 4 port USB hub made from a lego.Snake Coffin USB Flash Drive
We stumbled upon this Snake Coffin USB drive when writing about the Han Solo Carbonite USB stick, neither of which make a great USB promotional drive, but definitely a unique looking device. For the select few who would enjoy this wondrous USB Snake Drive, you can grab a 2GB version for only $25 bucks. The custom snake casket is a limited edition drive and only available while supplies last.Star Wars Fans Rejoice – Han Solo Carbonite USB Drive
We’ve got a select few readers who’ve purchased all the Mimobot Star Wars drives, and now they can expand their collection with the Han Solo Carbonite USB drive.
As SlashGear points out, Han Solo was suppose to be frozen for eternity but without encryption technology your data wont have that same possibility, so maybe it’ll escape just as Han Solo came back to life.
The creator, Jason’s Creations has just sold out…but send him an email as more will make it to market, I’m sure.
Source:Â SlashGear.
Continue ReadingUSB Portable Application – Burn CDs & DVDs
Infra Recorder has a open source CD and DVD burning software package which may be configured to run as a USB portable application. You can download the application for free, then make some edit changes in the properties box and run from a USB stick. I’m sure the first question you have is, why burn a CD or DVD if you already have a USB stick. Well, maybe you are just slow to transition to 100% USB, or maybe you need to burn some video files at the parents house and don’t want to hassle with figuring out if they’ve got software to support the job.GetUSB Dealz: 1 Cent USB Car Charger – Limited Time
USBFever has a high temperature again. They are currently promoting a USB car charge for only 1 penny! That’s right, you can now charge any USB device from your car lighter for only 1 cent. USBFever will ship anywhere in the world for $2.99. So your out-the-door price is $3.00. Clearly an excellent deal.USB Geekology
Here’s a super geek who’s gotten into some USB Geekology. Are those burns, tattoos or just a Photoshop hack job? You decide.SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connector
Now that SuperSpeed USB is out what does the physical connector look like? Well, GetUSB isn’t 100% sure but we’ve seen some images popping up on the internet. First, lets take a look at the USB connector we reported about in Januarary of 08:SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Version 1.0 Is Officially Available

Just Weeks After Halloween, Skeleton USB Drive
Brando is based in Hong Kong and isn’t familiary with all the traditions within the US, like Halloween. Just 2 weeks after our holiday, Brando introduces a skeleton USB stick. Maybe Brando was going after the gothic customer base rather than capitalize on the holiday buying trend. Either way, here is the latest skeleton USB stick from Brando. The drive itself has a lever in the back to slide the USB connector in and out. This keeps the classic goth look to the device, while at the same time adding some protection to the USB connector.Fashionable USB Skeleton Necklace Flash Drive with decorative crystals and skeleton shape. Necklace is included to wear around your neck, surely will give you a stylish look.USB Skeleton product page via Brando. Continue Reading
Little Is Better Says Mini USB LCD Monitor
Nanovision is aptly named because their product line is compiled of mini LCD monitors which connect via USB. The monitors are designed to be a single use screen for dedicated applications such as IM windows, stock quote streamers, toolbars for programs like Photoshop and calendars.- 1
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