CD and DVD optical duplicators have been popular for years; however, with the disc drive no longer sold in computers, the only device left for moving files around are USB flash drives – well, most common device at least. With that in mind, let us provide a USB duplicator review and our observations about them. […]
There are two popular methods to get large videos off your iPhone. The most common problem is having a large video on your iPhone that you need on your computer. Email programs usually limit file sizes to around 20 MB, so if the file is larger, what can you do? Two popular options come to mind: […]
We all know what ransomware is — a type of malware that threatens to publish a victim’s data or permanently block access to it unless a ransom is paid. In most cases, ransomware encrypts the user’s files, and only after payment is made will a decryption key be provided to restore access. One way to […]
Seagate offers a 40 TB expansion solution that is truly plug-and-play. At first glance, 40 TB may seem excessive, but when you break it down into real-world usage and modern content demands, it may not be as much as it sounds. To illustrate the point, consider a family of four — two parents and two young children, […]
GetUSB.info researches USB products every day from every corner of the internet. While we don’t publish every finding, the research continues with a focus on delivering value to our visitors. Over the past six weeks, we’ve seen an increasing number of products described as a USB splitter. This trend makes it worth explaining what a […]
A computer virus is something we all strive to avoid because we understand the consequences and the amount of time and energy required to restore a computer to its original condition. In a recent poll by GetUSB.info when asking users to name the top three ways a computer can get a virus, they responded with: […]
USB flash drive duplicators are typically in production type environments because the equipment is being used to make hundreds or thousands of flash drives. Maintenance for USB flash drive duplicators is key to keeping the equipment operating at peak performance. As with any flash memory duplicator system, there are no moving parts. This certainly makes […]
In the world of physics, heat represents resistance. Think about touching your car tire before you’ve driven anywhere — it’s cool. Touch that same tire after driving to the store and it’s warm. That warmth is resistance. Copper found in USB connectors and USB cables is the material where this resistance shows up. As copper […]
There are several USB articles circulating right now about the USB Type-A connector and how it often takes three tries to make a connection. We agree with the frustration — but it doesn’t have to be that way. A universal USB Type-A connector does exist; it’s just not widely available. Would you buy this? Shoot […]
Did you know Windows 10 has a speed test feature you can easily run from the CMD prompt? This feature is what many USB flash drive speed test applications call upon during their operation. Some people feel uncomfortable downloading software from an unknown source, so this article will explain how to use Windows features everyone […]
Microsoft updates for Windows 10 seem endless. Most users don’t bother reading the update notes about what has changed or been added — myself included. Today, we noticed the eject feature in the Windows taskbar that allows you to quickly unmount USB flash drives. This isn’t breaking news — just a quick post about a feature […]
There are two popular methods to get large videos off your iPhone. The most common problem is having a large video on your iPhone that you need on your computer. Email programs usually limit file sizes to around 20 MB, so if the file is larger, what can you do? Two popular options come to mind: […]