Turning off Windows Updates permanently isn’t difficult. All you do is this: In the search box of Windows type: services.msc From the list shown, select: Windows Update After you double click to open the Windows Update settings, use the drop down menu and select: Disable Click Apply and then OK and you are done! If […]
Today Apple announced the new iPadOS will support USB thumb drives. The iPad has long been toughted a workers tablet from Apple, but the relaity is their iPad didn’t provide much functionality. In addition, the devices have limited storage. With today’s announcement the above argument could get a little muted. Update: We learned the iPad […]
We have read on-line that Microsoft’s May 2019 update might not happen for those with connected USB sticks or SD cards. Microsoft claims the update will simply not happen if the OS detects these connected devices. The reason, Microsoft might re-assign drive letters to those connected devices. On my first pass of reading this, the […]
As computer hardware becomes cheaper and more powerful, leaps such such as NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTX 1080 are why it has never been a better time to be a PC gamer. The rise of virtual reality and the growing 4K trend makes the power and efficiency of the GTX 1080 heavily desirable. Not only that, […]
When a USB stick is connected to a PC the Windows operating system enumerates the device. In simple terms, this means Windows will check to see what type of device was just connected, a HID device, Mass Storage Devicet etc, it will also check the speed of the device. During the enumeration process some registry […]
USB Autorun is a favorite among USB promotional companies as it will autorun their website, PDF files or movies. USB Autorun also gives the pirates and hackers an open door to reak havoc on your system. Last year one of the worst virus’ spread via USB and it’s most important attribute for success was the […]
Today I updated the official company GetUSB.info iPhone to software rev. 3.0. It only took two blue screens of death in Windows to accomplish the task. Hint: Make sure all other applications are closed during the update. So there are 1.2 million’ish bloggers, blogs and websites that have reported about the iPhone 3.0 software, and […]
PDAs don’t make it into military applications because of glass on the display. PDAs don’t make it into military applications because battery life is too short. This is no longer true. InHand Electronics introduces a rugged low-power flex PDA (SFPDA) to withstand military environments and extended missions. This rugged PDA includes Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth, and […]
Well, well, a card reader which is really a card recorder. SanDisk introduces their V-Mate which can record from a variety of video input signals directly to flash memory. From there, one can grab the flash memory stuff it into their PDA, cell phone or gaming console to view on the run. The biggest question […]
eVehicles are all the trend for new cars… and many Tesla owners are discovering the joys of camping with their eco-friendly cars. With ample interior space, comfortable seating, and advanced features, a Tesla makes for a convenient and sustainable option for camping adventures. However, some Tesla owners have encountered issues with power supply while camping, […]
Windows doesn’t boot and all I’m seeing is a black screen after turning on via the power button. If this sounds familiar, read on. Given this website is dedicated to USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology, then let us provide a tip, which is USB related, as to the possible cause of your black screen upon […]
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