Have you ever wanted to hide files on your computer or flash drive? I could think of several “categories” of data in which I’d like to hide from people around me. Of course I’m talking about valuable data such as passwords, financial records and the priceless contact list for GetUSB.info network of publishers.
Today I found a small utility called HideFlash 1.0 which does just what the name says. Hides your data on a UFD.
The USB security software protects files and folders from others who are trying to view them without permission. What works for me with this package is not only do you have the 128bit encryption working for you, but the Hide Flash software also hides the files and folders it’s protecting. This means when a USB drive is plugged into any computer, the user wouldn’t even know there’s extra data.
The USB security software remains hidden on any computer and invisible to even
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Several weeks ago I picked up a 1 penny (yes 0.01) card reader for microSD cards from USB Fever. Today, I set aside some time to see how well the little bugger performs…and to my surprise, very well.
Introduction:
The microSD USB Card Reader is very compact and comes with mini lanyard and plastic case. The device is unique in that all components for the card reader sit inside the USB Type-A connector. It makes for an extremely small and portable reader, and can be, at times, difficult to pull out from a stubborn USB port. However, given the idea of what this product is all about – compact, portable performer – it didn’t bother me too much.
I compared the performance of a direct connect of the microSD card through the USB card reader to the microSD adapter provided to me from SanDisk when I purchased the flash memory. When using the SanDisk adapter, I did need a USB card reader which could contribute to
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Capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere, and share them with family and friends everywhere. That’s the idea behind the new Flip video camcorder. It’s portable, simple to use, and amazingly affordable. Shoot anything. Share everything.
Never Miss Another Moment
Flip Video’s simple, one-touch recording feature and compact size make it the ideal choice for capturing videos on the go. No bulky gear, charger, or memory card needed.
Flip camcorder functions
View, Share, and Save Videos With Built-In Software
Flip Video makes sharing videos incredibly simple. Watch your movies instantly on TV using the included cable. Or, connect Flip Video directly to your computer through the built-in USB arm. The simple on-board software makes it easy to view, edit, and share your favorite videos.
Email videos and greeting cards with ease
Publish directly to YouTube and Grouper
Organize and archive your videos
Capture Still Photos and Make Custom Movies
With Flip Video’s on-board software, you can easily edit video clips, capture still photos from your videos, or create custom movies set to music.
Product Description
Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom. Holds up to 60 Minutes of TV-Quality video on 1 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required. Flip Video is equipped with a convenient USB arm that plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving. Flip’s built-in software lets you easily email videos, share them on YouTube and Grouper, edit your footage, and capture still photos from video. System Requirements: Windows: PC with USB port and Windows 2000 / XP/ Vista. Mac: Macintosh with USB port and Mac OS X.
Looking for other USB video camera items?
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Buffalo just put the call to action for SanDisk, Western Digital and the like for the world’s largest portable hard drive, the MiniStation.
I’m a big fan of portability. I’m a big fan of storage space. And I’m going to need to get some serious work-on to fill up the 300GB hard drive in addition to my standard 120GB HHD of my laptop. Not to say, I wouldn’t turn down some extra space.
The Buffalo USB MiniStation (HD-PS320U2) is just over $300 and comes with Buffalo’s 256-bit AES encryption security software and Memeo’s autobackup utility. After all, out of 300GBs there has got to be something worth saving.
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ZaNa Design is looking to raise the bar for classy looking flash drives. Sure we’ve seen UFDs made of wood, but not like this.
Using only high quality wood such as Merbau and natural Amber, ZaNa hand crafts each USB drive for 100% customization. In addition, the UFD gets further enhancements with stone flint – which if I understand things correctly – glow from the underlying LED during operation.
Not that my geeky girl would turn flush-pink at these UFDs, it does make for a good
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A-Data introduces their Nobility Series USB drive with a unique swivel cover where losing that USB cap is the last not a worry.
The A-Data PD 19 features a metal clip backing for a lanyard or key chain (although not recommended). The USB Nobility Series is available in 2 and 4GB capacities.
The rotating cap only rotates one direct at a full 180 degrees and despite the fact Readyboost doesn’t do much, the PD 19is enhanced for that application.
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Convergence is always a technology innovation most appreciate. The folks with the most creative and useful ideas generally land on top. Here is an example of an idea that is middle ground. The rechargeable USB lighter that doubles as USB drive.
So here is how the design works. Rather than using fuel as in traditional lighters, the USB lighter uses electric coils for sparking up. So just like a car cigarette lighter (if they even make them anymore) the electric coils recharge via USB. The convergence is where you stuff in some solid state memory so when your Kool cigarette lighter is plugged into your PC you have a logical excuse that it’s a novelty USB drive rather then broadcasting your smoking habits – although it’s the same difference I suppose.
For the decreasing number of smokers out there the design is unfortunately just that, nothing in production as of yet.
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Vavolo is known for sticking USB into crazy looking gadgets and gizmos and their latest collection is no exception.
Not much to say. USB storage in the ultimate novelty deliverance.
USB donut, USB fortune cooking, USB coffee cup, USB beer bottle and USB camera.
What the hell are these guys thinking.
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Silicon Systems introduces their new USB Blade SiliconDrive, an ultra slim, ultra small USB drive designed for embedded applications.
Although it’s not the first embedded USB drive we’ve seen, it does have the smallest foot print.
Silicon Systems put the USB Blade out for those seeking additional storage where space is a big concern. Designed for shock, vibration and temperature changes the USB Blade does aid in the embedded applications market.
At the size no bigger than a postage stamp, the USB Blade includes Silicon Systems PowerArmor, SiSMART and
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If I’m sending my kids off to college and they don’t know how to use the internet for spelling…well that’s money poorly spent.
On the other-hand, it’s always nice to load up a flash drive with 140MBs of data so you can spell check on the fly. Wait…doesn’t every program, including Photoshop, include spell check these days? Ya I thought so. I’ve never understood the USB dictionary.
Cleverly disguised in a stick of DoubleMint gum this micro camcorder is one of the smallest spy camera’s we’ve seen.
Specifically designed to sit inside a gum pack the camcorder can record up to 33 hours of low-res video. At 15fps the device records directly to a microSD card and my record for about two hours on a single charge. When the juice runs out, recharge via USB.Here is a video clip of footage used from the Spy Camera
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Recently the head of marketing for SanDisk, Dror Todress, made a claim where “there are endless examples of data breaches…” then immediately sites an example of a stolen US Army UFD (USB Flash Drive) being purchased from a reporter just 200 yards from an army base in Afghanistan.
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