We all spend so much time on our computer, it’s worth customizing the sounds and events we experience while using it. Today, we’ll cover the topic of changing the USB sound when a USB device is connected. You can really have some fun with this, especially if you consider some of the USB jokes mentioned before, and how those jokes might apply when a USB device is shoved into a USB port.

While your mind wanders, I’ll move along to the tutorial part of this post:

In the search field, type in Control Panel and select the Control Panel.

LAKE FOREST, CA, USA, November 20, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lake Forest, CA – November 20, 2019 – Nexcopy Inc. introduces an all-new mini-size USB duplicator, the USB104SA, a 4-target standalone USB flash memory duplicator specifically designed to be lightweight and portable.

The USB104SA USB Duplicator has a list of features which pivot from the larger, award-winning Nexcopy standalone duplicators. Features include:

• Asynchronous copy mode, all the time
• Binary copier will copy any format: FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, HFS, Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Proprietary
• Binary CRC verification algorithm
• Quick Erase and Full Erase for disk sanitization
• Four language modes in LCD menu
• USB speed benchmark utility
• Firmware upgradeable

“With the lack of optical drives in computers and laptops, the USB stick continues to grow in popularity,” reports Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy. “What we have seen is a demand for both small configuration systems for those transitioning from optical media to USB media and large production systems which we’ve serviced for years. The USB104SA is a great stepping stone for those coming from the optical duplication industry.”

Stan McCrosky, Head of Sales, comments, “What we have seen are small organizations and businesses requesting something low cost and low volume for data duplication. Our main focus is still business-to-business, but the growing demand for low-volume duplication equipment justified the development of a product like the USB104SA.”

The USB104SA is a portable solution and ideal for trade shows or speaking events. The unit weighs less than one pound and has a footprint of about six inches by one inch tall. The unit can easily fit into your computer bag, which is ideal for carry-on luggage at the airport.

The USB duplicator is powered by a microUSB cable which can be connected to your laptop’s USB port. A USB power block is also provided for powering from an outlet.

Nexcopy firmware is a code technology which has evolved since 2008. This system is backward compatible with USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 flash memory. The system will accept SD card reader adapters, microSD and CF card reader adapters. The firmware may be used to speed test flash memory, which is a great tool for understanding the quality of flash memory a supplier has provided.

EIN PressWire official news release

For most, the middle of November is when you start thinking about Christmas and the holiday season. With that in mind, if you have an office gift exchange, this USB vacuum could make your short list, if you draw the office IT person as your secret Santa.

What tipped my memory about seeing this USB vacuum several years ago is a commercial during Sunday night football. Yup, someone actually worked this USB gadget into a prime time commercial. First image is from the commercial, second image is the link to get the USB vacuum from Amazon (or equivalent).

Before you get your hopes up the USB vacuum actually works, it doesn’t. The thing will make a vacuum noise, but doesn’t suck anything up.

That said, the images here are still useful in a completely different way: as a sales tool for promotional products. If you sell branded USB flash drives, the real pitch is rarely “it stores files.” The pitch is visibility, desk presence, and the moment someone pulls it out in front of other people. A novelty gadget photo like this helps you sell that idea without saying it out loud.

Here’s the angle: use a funny, familiar “desk gadget” visual to start a conversation, then pivot to a branded USB stick as the practical version of the same concept. A USB vacuum is memorable but disposable; a customized USB drive is memorable and actually useful. In a catalog, on a landing page, or in a sales email, you can place a hero image like this next to a simple message such as “Make your brand part of the desk.” Then show the real product: a USB drive with your client’s logo, packaged like a small gift, or bundled with an IT-themed swag kit.

For promotional buyers, the decision is emotional first (does it feel fun and giftable?) and practical second (will people keep it?). These images do the emotional lift. You can use them as a hook in a holiday campaign, an internal employee gift program, trade show swag, or an IT onboarding kit. Once you have attention, you close with options: capacity, style, imprint area, packaging, and turnaround time. The novelty image gets the smile; the branded USB closes the order.

USB-C is a great technology, offering ultra-fast data transfer rates close to 10Gbps and increased power delivery for charging laptops, monitors, and TVs. However, the power advantage of USB-C diminishes over longer cable lengths. According to the USB-C (USB 3) specification, optimal power and transfer rates are maintained only when the cable length is under two meters (about six feet).

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a proven way to deliver both data and power over long distances via cable. PoE Texas has introduced a product that extends USB-C connections using this technology.

“As a standard, USB-C offers amazing speed and power delivery. Unfortunately, USB-C can only transmit power less than ten feet (three meters), and the cable infrastructure comes at a cost premium. Ethernet cable, nearly ubiquitous in modern construction, can transmit power and data up to 328 feet (100 meters). USB-C power and data transmitted over Power over Ethernet significantly lowers the cost of adopting USB-C by eliminating the need for new electrical infrastructure.”

Extending USB-C Connections with Power over Ethernet

Real-World Example of PoE USB-C in Use

A user has a workstation located about 30 feet away from the production unit it needs to communicate with. The production unit is a USB-C duplicator by Nexcopy. The workstation manager controls the data to be loaded onto USB-C flash drives, while the production manager physically connects and disconnects the USB sticks during the duplication process.

Because a standard USB-C cable cannot cover the required distance, the user can employ the USB-C Power over Ethernet solution to deliver both power and data effectively to the remote device.

• Conference Room Setup: A USB-C monitor is mounted 40 feet away from the docking station. Using PoE to USB-C allows both video data and charging power to reach the display over a single Ethernet cable.
• Security Camera Installation: A USB-C powered 4K security camera is installed 80 feet from the control room, receiving both power and data via PoE without additional electrical wiring.
• Point-of-Sale Terminal: Retail stores can power USB-C tablets located 50–75 feet from the main server rack using PoE, avoiding the need for extra outlets and USB hubs.
• Industrial Automation: A USB-C duplicator or machine placed 60 feet from the workstation uses PoE adapters to maintain stable power and high-speed data transfer without costly long USB cables.

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Product Page: POETexas.com

Reference: Power over Ethernet (Wikipedia)