MakeUseOf - Flash Memory

What Is a TF Card and How Does it Differ From a microSD Card?

Fawad Murtaza — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:00:18 GMT

When it comes to memory cards, there are many different options on the market for different devices. Among these options, TF cards and microSD cards are famous and almost ubiquitous for external storage. Many gadgets use these cards as their primary or secondary storage devices.

How to Spot a Fake MicroSD Card and Avoid Being Scammed

Gavin Phillips — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:16:16 GMT

Wish.com is an e-commerce site offering fantastic deals on a mind-blowing range of items. You can grab anything from night-vision goggles and underwear to Bluetooth adapters and dog seatbelts for your car.

The 7 Best microSD Cards for the Steam Deck

Brady Klinger-Meyers — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT

Even if you purchased the Steam Deck with the biggest storage capacity, having a microSD card ensures you'll rarely, if ever, have to make tough decisions on which games to keep or which to uninstall.

How to Access a USB Drive on a Mac

Dan Helyer — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:15:15 GMT

Accessing a USB drive on a Mac is usually pretty easy, but if you're new to macOS, or there's a problem with your USB drive, you might struggle to find it. We'll show you exactly how to find and open your USB drive on a Mac below, including what to do if it isn't working.

How to Recover Deleted Files from USB Flash Drive

Samuel L. Garbett — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:13 GMT

It’s not unusual to find yourself in a position where you need to recover deleted files from a USB flash drive. Whether you deleted the files on purpose or they were deleted by accident, recovering your lost files quickly and securely is the priority. But how are you supposed to recover deleted files from a flash drive by yourself?

7 Ways the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe Makes Mobile File Transfer a Breeze

Ste Knight — Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:13 GMT

Using multiple ecosystems—such as Android™ and Apple—simultaneously, is not without its drawbacks. Especially if you throw Windows® into the mix as well. Sure, technology is great, but when you have several operating systems on the go at once, for different purposes, things can become somewhat disparate, and quickly.

How to Write an ISO Image File to USB Flash With Etcher

Christian Cawley — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:30:14 GMT

If you need to install an operating system from USB or flash storage, you first need to copy the ISO image file to the media.

How Are These 3 Manufacturers Cheating on SSD Speed Tests?

Gavin Phillips — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:10:09 GMT

We take the word of manufacturers as gospel when it comes to PC hardware. The assurance of testing is what makes us, as consumers, buy one brand over another.

How Many Pictures Can a 32GB Memory Card Hold?

John Awa-abuon — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:30:13 GMT

A side effect of being a lover of photography is finding ways to store the photographs you take.

You’ll Need to Opt for a Higher-End iPad Pro to Get Double the RAM

Christian Zibreg — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:30:00 GMT

You will need to get one of the pricier, higher-capacity models of the newly announced iPad Pro if you'd like to future-proof your purchase with double the memory (RAM).

NAND and eMMC: All You Need to Know About Flash Memory

Dan Price — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:20:36 GMT

Flash memory is everywhere. It exists in your USB memory stick, your camera's SD card, your solid-state hard drive, hospital medical equipment, industrial robotics machines, and countless more devices and gadgets.

You May Be Able to Store PS5 Games on a USB Drive Soon

Ste Knight — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:21:37 GMT

Sony has announced that it is currently working on ways to allow PlayStation 5 owners to save PS5 games on a USB drive. Does this further muddy the waters around the future internal SSD expansion, though?

The PS5 Won't Support SSD Expansion Out of the Box

Ste Knight — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:50:57 GMT

One of the factors included in all of the PS5 hype has been the ability to expand the internal storage. However, Sony has now confirmed that the PlayStation 5 won't be compatible with the mooted storage upgrade at launch.

Running Linux From a USB Drive: Are You Doing It Right?

Bertel King — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

You've probably heard about previewing and installing Linux from USB drives, but did you know that you can also save your data between uses or even run a full permanent Linux installation on a USB stick? This can have massive benefits for your productivity, especially if you're a remote worker, or cannot afford your own PC.

How to Use a Flash Drive on Windows 10

Dan Price — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:00:00 GMT

A flash drive---also known as a thumb drive---is a data storage device. They are small, portable, and can connect with any computer or device that has a USB port. The drives earn their name from their usage of NAND and NOR flash memory chips. NAND flash memory can store any file type you throw at it.

Is It Time to Start Buying SSDs and Flash Drives?

Dan Price — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The price of flash drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) steadily increased over the last decade, but recently we've seen a change in that trend. For the first time in a while, prices are starting to go down. You can now buy new hardware for less money than ever before.

Is Intel Optane Memory Cheap DDR3 RAM?

Gavin Phillips — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 19:00:00 GMT

Consumers and businesses always demand more power from their computers. We want more powerful processors with additional cores, better GPUs, and faster RAM, and we want it now.

How to Increase Storage on Your Raspberry Pi

Christian Cawley — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Most people run a Raspberry Pi with just an 8GB SD card. But is this really enough? What if you needed more space? Here's how to make more space on Raspbian by removing unwanted packages, or simply adding storage.

How to Recover Data From a Corrupt Memory Card or USB Drive

Dan Price — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:55:02 GMT

We keep a lot of data on memory cards and USB drives. Often, you might even use a high-capacity USB drive as your primary way of creating backups.

5 Apps to Check the Speed of Your USB Flash Drive in Windows

Joel Lee — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 05:05:10 GMT

USB flash drives are not all made equal. On one level, you have speed differences between USB 2.0 and USB 3.x. But even among flash drives of the same type, you'll find significant variations in read and write speeds -- and they won't be apparent until you actually use them.

Home Improvement Savings Just In Time For The Long Weekend [UK]

Amazon UK Deals — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:30:30 GMT

If you are thinking of getting some home improvements done over the long bank holiday weekend then you'll be pleased with today's best deals and savings from Amazon.

100 Portable Apps for Your USB Stick for Windows and macOS

Ben Stegner — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:50:14 GMT

Portable apps, as opposed to traditional software, don't require installation onto a computer. Their entire data set sits nicely in one folder, and terminate completely once closed. Whether you prefer using them for a clean machine or like to carry around a flash drive with loads of programs, portable apps are pretty awesome.

How to Create a Bootable Multiboot USB for Windows and Linux

Gavin Phillips — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Installing from a USB flash drive has become fashionable. I haven't used a disc for any installation for a long time now. I didn't even buy an optical drive for the last PC I built, now three years previous. That's not to say discs are dead, but USBs are versatile, easily transported, and easily shared, as well as now coming with massive storage.

How to Permanently Delete Data From a Flash Drive

Joel Lee — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT

Did you know that files can be pulled from data drives that have been wiped? That includes hard disk drives, solid state drives, and yes, USB flash drives. It doesn't matter if the drive is internal or external -- data recovery is a real thing that works.

Thursday Deals: Digital Storage and Power [UK]

Amazon UK Deals — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:00:59 GMT

Storage savings galore in today's Amazon U.K. Deals roundup. Everyone's favorite electronic accessories brand, Anker, has deals on USB and Lightning cables. There is also a very practical -- if less exciting -- deal on a Nintendo Wii extension cable.

Save on Flash Memory, Phones, Bluetooth Speakers, and More [US/CA]

Amazon Deals — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:39:42 GMT

Today, there are deals on unlocked smartphones in both the US and Canada. Plus, you can get a free copy of Gears of War 4, and plenty of other good stuff.

Thursday Deals: Alienware SteamOS Machine, MOTA Quadcopter, and a Go-Pro Baseball Hat [UK]

Amazon UK Deals — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:00:28 GMT

Some excellent deals today on SteamOS gaming consoles, drones, privacy-protecting shredders, flash drives, and a Go-Pro baseball hat (Go-Pro sadly not included).