If you found this post, chances are you are trying to delete the System Volume Information folder from a USB flash drive. UPDATE: Thanks to a reader who shared additional details, we now have a solution that works universally across Windows PCs. This approach prevents the recurring message, “There’s a problem with this drive. Scan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
For anyone who wants both security and style in a portable drive, Western Digital’s My Passport line continues to be one of the more practical options on the market. WD recently refreshed the design and feature set, and the result is a portable drive that feels less like a generic black brick and more like […]
Whether you’re formatting an internal drive, external drive, or USB flash drive, Windows makes it possible to choose between NTFS and exFAT formats. In this guide, we’ll go over the simple steps to formatting a USB drive and which format is best for certain situations. exFAT is a file system optimized specifically for flash drives. […]
Summary: USBCopier Releases More Options For Their Custom USB Drives To Personify Any Company’s Logo Or Mascot In USB Form. Press Release: LAKE FOREST, CA – CALIFORNIA, ORANGE COUNTY, June 6, 2016 – USBCopier, manufacturer of the most customizable USBs in the industry, has expanded their available selections to include human-shaped USB drives in […]
As computer hardware becomes cheaper and more powerful, leaps such such as NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTX 1080 are why it has never been a better time to be a PC gamer. The rise of virtual reality and the growing 4K trend makes the power and efficiency of the GTX 1080 heavily desirable. Not only that, […]
The obvious size difference and the less obvious protocol differences between SD memory and a standard disk drive have made it difficult to use SD cards as primary or even secondary storage on a traditional computer. Fortunately, adapters that bridge the gap between these two types of media have become smaller and faster, making it […]
Data security on the internet is one of the most volatile issues in today’s world. Bug exploits, malicious code, and data-stealing programs created through the constant evolution of web content have led many companies and organizations to remove valuable information from connected systems altogether. A new threat on the hardware front, however, may prove to […]
Why is my USB write protected? (Updated for Windows 11 Fixes) USB write protected means the USB cannot be written to. But why does this happen? There can be several reasons, ranging from a corrupted flash drive to software settings in Windows that lock the device. Originally posted in 2015, this article is now updated […]
