Tag: usb flash drive
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Antibacterial Flash Drive From Verbatim – Microban Technology
Although the Covid pandemic is officially over, from that time, people are paying more attention to the cleanliness of things they come in contact with. Because this website is dedicated to USB technology, it’s probably worth a mention about the Microban Technology used with USB flash drives from Verbatim. Microban technology is a type of…
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Encrypt a USB Flash Drive, Windows 10, Free Feature!
Encrypting a USB flash drive is quick and easy in Windows 10. The PRO version of Windows 10 will allow anyone to activate Microsoft’s built in bitlocker technology to encrypt an entire flash drive, or part of a USB flash drive. Microsoft BitLocker is a disk encryption technology designed to enhance data security by encrypting…
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I asked ChatGPT to Write a Thriller with a Flash Drive Holding the Secrets – Here is What Happened Next
Me: ChatGPT – Would you be so kind to write a five paragraph thriller novel about international espionage where a USB flash drive is used to hid secrets from the KBG. As a renowned international spy, Sasha had faced countless challenges and dangers. But nothing had prepared her for the mission she had been tasked…
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One Fix For: Windows Doesn’t Boot. Black Screen.
Windows doesn’t boot and all I’m seeing is a black screen after turning on via the power button. If this sounds familiar, read on. Given this website is dedicated to USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology, then let us provide a tip, which is USB related, as to the possible cause of your black screen upon…
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USB Flash Drive Label – For Professionals and Businesses
Sticky labels are not a professional solution to label flash drives. Today we look at an alternative for labeling a flash drive which suits the demands of a business and/or professional. There is a clear difference between labeling your flash drive because of personal use and the need to label a flash drive which is…
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How To: Copy Protect Digital Photo on USB Flash Drive
I want to copy protect a digital photo on a USB flash drive. The answer wasn’t as obvious as I had hoped, but I did find it. Below is the process I used to get what I needed. The first thing I want to emphasize is that I want to protect a digital copy of…
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How Long Does A USB Flash Drive Last?
Can you freeze a USB flash drive? Will a USB flash drive survive the washing machine? Can a USB flash drive survive getting wet? How long does a USB flash drive last? Why is a USB flash drive so durable? #1 – Can you freeze a USB flash drive? Yes, if a USB drive is…
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Kingston Road Map for USB 3.0
The Intel based standard for USB 3.0 was announced nearly 2 years ago and since then, products have slowly trickled in to the market place. Of course there is a cycle to progress…you can’t get peripherals until you have controllers [main stream now] and once you get controllers you expand out to peripherals. That being…
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Toshiba Intro’s Android Netbook
Toshiba announces a slick new Netbook running Android OS and NVIDIA processor. It boots in about 1 second, yes, that’s right, 1 second…and is it just me, or does that case look like leather? The AC100 has a full sized keyboard, 10.1 LED backlite screen and 512RAM [upgradeable to 1GB] with 8GB of storage. With…
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Lavish Gresso USB Drive
MSN did a fun article on 8 lavish gadgets for the holidays, and of course, a USB flash drive made the list. Gresso introduced a 64GB USB flash drive which is F1 racing inspired with sleek design, look and material. Gresso used the base material to be carbon fiber [the black] and titanium alloy as…
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Verbatim: USB Tuff Clip Flash Drive
Verbatim turned 40 this year and one of the products they have released to celebrate is the USB TUFF CLIP flash drive. Designed for the everyday use by a teen or college student the USB TUFF CLIP is made of ABS plastic and includes a retractable USB connector. In addition the TUFF CLIP comes with…