The TiSTICK is currently available on Kickstarter. Below is a quick summary update for those who may be interested. The flash drive features a titanium case built for durability, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, multiple high-capacity storage options, and is nearing full funding on Kickstarter. We like the overall shape, the magnetic tail design, and the […]
Here are 60 incredible Custom USB Flash Drive designs. Each one of these designs is real and was made for a company or client. The custom USB shapes are not listed in any specific order. Flash Drive #1 Flash Drive #2 Flash Drive #3 Flash Drive #4 Flash Drive #5 Flash Drive #6 Flash Drive […]
HS Code for USB Flash Drives When importing or exporting USB flash drives in the United States, you will want to use the correct Harmonized System code to complete customs and shipping paperwork accurately. The Harmonized System code is an international tariff nomenclature that defines standardized names and numbers assigned to traded products. The HS […]
Update: June 15, 2020 Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage against the United States. As stated in the original post, an IT professional who cannot access “photos” on a flash drive, which later became the alleged vehicle for trading information, is a significant red flag that something more serious may […]
Almost ten years ago Lexar announced it’s first 1GB SD card. Today Lexar announces their first 1TB SD card. My, how times have changed. A one GB card ten years ago cost about $125 and difficult to find at that capacity. The 1TB card announced today is $499. Doing a quick calculation means the price […]
Anyone in tech has seen the reports and news about USB sticks with a virus ruining a company network or infecting computers. Google built a small and effective feature: Chromebook Gets a USB Guard. The USBGuard is a feature that blocks interaction between the mass storage device and the Chrome operating system. The OS will […]
Satechi, a San Diego–based company, unveiled a new USB hub designed for the 2018 iPad Pro. The hub is built specifically for the 2018 iPad Pro, allowing convenient access to peripheral devices while on the go. Features include 4K HDMI output at 30Hz, USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 charging, USB 3.0 data transfer at up to […]
The Yubico YubiKey 4 is an excellent option for implementing two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication requires two separate elements before access is granted. In this case, one element is your password and the second is a physical factor, such as fingerprint verification or possession of the hardware key. If you currently use a password manager such […]
For those in a situation where you plug devices into unknown USB ports, a USB data blocker is a good thing to have around. Or some call it the USB condom! This is a physical device that sits between the USB host connection and your device. The data blocker enables the power pings of a […]
Why is my USB name always CAPS? The reason is fairly simple. You also have the option to make your USB name or USB volume name upper and lower case. The all CAPS of a USB name is due to your flash drive being formatted as FAT or FAT32. Windows will not allow FAT or […]
You know a product is a great idea when a couple of pictures describe the entire product. With that in mind, we’ve all seen wall outlet USB charges, but the Snap Power, in my opinion, will rule them all. The design is clever. Installation is ultra-easy. Accessibility supersedes all others. Take a second and just […]
Using Windows 10, you can partition a USB flash drive into multiple partitions. The process is not difficult; you simply follow some easy steps. This tutorial will partition the drive so that your device is assigned multiple drive letters when connected to the computer. This partition process is not done at the USB controller level, […]
