This article explains how to view Linux files stored on a USB flash drive when it is connected to a Windows 10 computer. This situation is more common than many people expect. As of 2020, roughly 25% of computers run some form of Linux. Because of this, there is a good chance you will eventually […]
Did you buy one of those ultra-thin laptops and fall in love with the lightweight design, sleek form factor, and powerful processor—only to realize you can’t use its full potential because it lacks the ports you need? A 9-in-1 USB-C hub solves that problem, giving your laptop desktop-like connectivity. A USB-C hub allows you to […]
How to Copy Protect PDF Files Outside Adobe Ecosystem This article will overview how to copy protect PDF files outside of the Adobe ecosystem. A couple of things worth mentioning before getting into the details: Encryption is different than copy protection. Encryption is a technology solution where the PDF owner assigns a password to the […]
The following article will explain how to check your USB flash drive for if it’s bootable. There is no software needed, no download, just a couple of simple commands in your Windows 10 operating system. A master boot record (MBR) is a special type of boot sector at the very beginning of a partition storage […]
The lifespan of a USB flash drive depends on three main factors. In general, a flash drive will last much longer than most people expect. Below are the key elements that influence its durability. Factors That Affect USB Flash Drive Lifespan How the drive is made Wear leveling technology How the drive is treated USB […]
In general terms, TF cards and microSD cards are the same. They share the same physical size and most technical characteristics, and the two formats can be used interchangeably. There are some technical differences between the two, which are explained later. For now, the most important difference between a TF card and a microSD card […]
Understanding How USB Copy Protection Works In this article we will detail how USB copy protection solutions work from a Southern California company named Nexcopy. Before we start there are important definitions we must all agree upon. As in today’s market place there are multiple vendors using the wrong definitions to explain copy protection. Copy […]
Does the title of this article even make sense? Yes—but probably not to most people. USB enumeration is the process a host computer uses to identify the type of USB device that has been connected and determine how the operating system should interact with the newly detected device. The term “fingerprint” refers to the specific […]
The last two decades have ushered in an enormous expansion of electronic devices. Prices have dropped, users upgrade more frequently, and society reaps the benefits of rapid technological advancement. However, this explosive growth has also led to a surge in end-of-life (EOL) electronics and electronic waste (e-waste). When electronic devices are discarded in traditional landfills, […]
Some extremely smart researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), along with colleagues at the University of Maryland, developed a step-by-step process for producing atomic-scale devices. Atomic-scale devices are at the heart of quantum computing. Put very simply, the word “quantum” comes from Latin and means “amount.” In physics, it represents the […]
DIY recipes are beloved for many reasons: saving money, saving time, and the rewarding task of simply doing it yourself. Today’s post is clearly off topic from the normal USB hacks and news we typically write about. Today we’re talking about making a Starbucks-style coffee at home — not standard black coffee, but the more […]
In 2015, Intel introduced the Compute Stick, or Computer Stick – a product that has been around ever since. The idea is simple and elegant: Intel wanted to create an HDMI dongle computer that could run Windows 10. There is no confirmation, but our suspicion is that Intel aimed to provide an ultra-cheap and portable […]
