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: […]
ASUS unveiled the Tinker Board 2 and Tinker Board 2S, its most powerful single-board computer (SBC), designed to challenge the Raspberry Pi. The Tinker Board 2 and Tinker Board 2S feature a Rockchip RK3399 processor and up to 4 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM, along with increased USB connectivity — including one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C […]
Like the PS4 before it, the Sony PS5 allows you to play music and video directly from a USB flash drive through the console. The process is straightforward, but a few practical reminders can help everything run more smoothly the first time you set it up. The PS5 supports MP3 audio and MP4 video playback […]
Turning off Windows Updates permanently isn’t difficult. All you need to do is this: In the Windows search box, type services.msc. From the list shown, locate and select Windows Update. Double-click the entry to open the Windows Update properties. From the Startup type drop-down menu, select Disabled. Click Apply, then OK, and you’re done. If […]
Microsoft Windows has been sending out updates which have created some problems for those cloning mass storage devices like USB flash drives and USB hard drives. This article should help you resolve those issues. The Disk Signature is a unique ID Windows will assign to a device inside the Master Boot Record or MBR. The […]
Roll Play Scenario: Windows: Sound of connecting a USB flash drive… User: Ah yes… let’s get to work! Windows: Sound of a disconnected USB device… User: Oh no, what’s happening? A quick Google search later and here we are. Let’s take a closer look. Intermittent USB disconnects are frustrating because they often feel random. In […]
