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 […]
If you are an avid user of USB security dongles, you might know how challenging it can be to get remote access to these devices. To simplify this task, Electronic Team, Inc. has developed a dedicated software solution capable of sharing USB protection dongles over a network. Donglify is a lightweight desktop application that allows […]
USB-C is a great technology, offering ultra-fast data transfer rates close to 10Gbps and increased power delivery for charging laptops, monitors, and TVs. However, the power advantage of USB-C diminishes over longer cable lengths. According to the USB-C (USB 3) specification, optimal power and transfer rates are maintained only when the cable length is under […]
Last year, Google released the Titan security key. It can be used as an ultra-secure method for two-factor authentication for some online services over USB-A, NFC, or Bluetooth. Today, Google announced an updated USB-C key to the lineup, which will be available tomorrow from the Google Store for $40. The new USB-C key appears to […]
The link below is for a ZIP file that contains two batch files to either enable or how to disable USB write protection on a Windows 10 computer. These batch files also work on Windows 7 machines. This solution is ultra-easy and very quick: one click to run the registry edit file and one click […]
SD cards are so popular today because the gigabyte capacity in relation to the form factor size is such a great trade off. The average user on the street would associate an SD card with a camera, but we know heavy users of SD cards use them for embedded operating systems, GPS systems and hand-held […]
The Gatling gun is one of the earliest known rapid-fire, hand-cranked weapons. The Gatling design is a forerunner of the modern machine gun and rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling, it saw limited use by Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s. Megan Kening of Etsy has taken this historic concept and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
With the 10th anniversary of the iPhone approaching, features and design for the celebratory version of the device have been leaked or rumored in the last week. According to various reports, at least one new model will be available with a curved OLED screen similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. This high […]
Kingston Technology announced last week that it is shipping the most the world’s largest capacity USB drive from DataTraveler. Their Ultimate GT offers up to 2TB of storage and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) performance. Tech enthusiasts and professional users with high-capacity storage needs will have the ability to store immense amounts of data […]