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 […]
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 […]
It seems the Microsoft updates are endless for Windows 10. Most users don’t bother with reading the notes about what has changed or been updated, myself included. Today we noticed the eject feature in the Windows toolbar for quickly unmounting USB flash drives. This isn’t breaking news. Simply a post about a feature you might […]
Like the PS4, the Sony PS5 lets you play music and video from a USB flash drive through the console. The process is easy enough and some reminders on “how to” might speed up the process of getting things to work smoothy. The PS5 will play MP3 audio and MP4 video from a USB flash […]
“The fundamental change towards how our flash drive works should draw attention for those looking for USB write protection for flash drives” says Greg Morris, CEO of Nexcopy Inc. What is unique about the Lock License approach is whenever power is cut to the device, for example disconnection, the USB is automatically write protected. This […]
Roll Play Scenario: Windows: Sound of connected a USB flash drive to Windows… User: Ah yes… let’s get to work! Windows: The Windows sound of a disconnected USB device… User: Oh no, what’s happening? A quick Google search and here we are… let’s take a look: Here are five legitimate reasons your USB drive might […]
This article will help you view Linux files on a flash drive when connected to a Windows 10 computer. This is a more common problem than one would think. As of 2020 the percentage of computers running Linux is 25%. With this in mind, there is a good chance you will receive a USB flash […]
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 […]
You never know where a flash drive has been. Always best to scan a USB flash drive before using it. Did you know Windows Defender could be configured to scan a USB stick automatically the moment it is plugged in? Below are the steps to configure Microsoft Windows to automatically scan a USB drive↓. Windows […]
The last two decades have ushered in an enormous number of electronics. Prices get lower, users upgrade, society reapes the benefits of these advancements. This explosive growth in electronics has led to an escalating burst for EOL (end-of-life) electronics and e-waste. When electronic devices are left in traditional landfills toxic materials can be released into […]
How to Format a USB Flash Drive as UDF in Windows When trying to format a flash drive in Windows (7 or 10), you will see the file system options best suited for the device. The proper file systems for a flash drive are: FAT, FAT32, or exFAT. Windows also provides NTFS as an option […]
