How to Use a USB Key to Deal With Security Threats
Aren't USB flash drives redundant? We don't think so. There are many ways in which a USB drive can still come in handy, including keeping your computer secure. Here's how.
7 Things to Know When Buying a Data Drive for Backups
Thinking about buying a data drive for storing file backups? Here's what you need to know if you want to make an informed decision.
Move Backups, Apps & Photos Off Your MacBook to Create Free Space
If you're desperate, and you don't fancy paying over the odds for a solid state drive upgrade, here are a few ideas for further maximizing the available storage on your MacBook.
Write To Your NTFS Drives Again in OS X El Capitan (For Free)
Some of the most common methods of adding NTFS support broke with the recent release of El Capitan, but you can still write to your Windows drives with a bit of tinkering.
Are USB Flash Drives Still Worth It In 2015?
USB flash drives are great for storage, but they have so many other uses. Here's how they're worth their weight in gold.
Wireless Hard Drives: How They Work & Which Features Matter
Wireless hard drives are the future of external storage, but which features and specifications are the most important when shopping for one?
USB Flash Drive Guide: 5 Things to Know When Buying One
USB flash drives might seem mundane and straightforward, but there are a few tips and quirks that you should know before you buy your next one.
6 Things Hollywood Always Gets Wrong About Technology
From the depiction of detectives doing things that just can't be done yet, to showing us last century’s gadgets being the standard for the future, Hollywood often gets technology wrong.
How to Create a Secure USB Drive in Ubuntu with Linux Unified Key Setup
Your portable thumb-sized USB flash drive is a security risk. But if you're a Linux user, you can easily encrypt the drive to protect data should it be stolen.
Do You Really Need to Eject Your Flash Drive (or Device) Before Removing It?
It's well known that USB flash drives are supposed to be ejected before removing them. But do you really still need to do this? What happens if you don't?
Get Extra Storage On Android With A USB Flash Drive
Want to add more storage to your Android device using a USB flash drive? We can show you how to do that, step by step.
How Portable Apps Can Make Your Life Easier & Save Resources
If you frequently switch computers and have cloud storage space or USB drives to spare, here's an idea: outsource your applications.
Apotop Wi-Reader and Wi-Reader Pro Review and Giveaway
Today, in a double review, I'll be taking a look at the Apotop Wi-Reader and Wi-Reader Pro -- two portable, wireless SD card and USB drive readers and routers.
Tiny Core Linux Is Your Smallest Choice For An Operating System
Linux's capacity for configuration is exceptional -- while it's pretty known that you can configure it to however you like (such as with SUSE Studio), that capacity isn't limited to just the selection of used software (ranging everywhere from the graphics stack to the desktop environment to the office suite). In fact, one of the great benefits of Linux's flexible nature is that you can put the software on any computer imaginable, from high-powered supercomputers to netbooks to embedded systems such as aircraft entertainment systems.
Lacie Rugged Mini vs. AData DashDrive Durable: A Comparative Review and Giveaway
Electronics of all kinds aren't really built to withstand much in the way of knocks or extreme weather, but a special breed of portable hard drives exists to serve this very purpose - to withstand the everyday tumbles and adverse weather without sacrificing your precious data. It's not often I get to break things in the name of science, but today is a special day. In the interests of all backpackers, hikers, summer poolside partygoers and urban adventurers - I'll be putting the claims of two "rugged" portable drives to the test.
How to Add USB Storage to the Raspberry Pi
I've recently been looking at options for expanding the storage on my Raspberry Pi. Such choices are limited – the USB ports are often used by a keyboard, mouse or retro game controllers, while the SD card slot is naturally limited to just a single device. In terms of expanding storage via USB devices, there are two options. For instance, you might connect your USB hard disk drive or flash drive to one of the USB ports – but if that port is needed for another device, things can get tricky.
10 Flash Drives Masquerading As Awesome Miniature Car Models
Wouldn't you like to have a 1:18 scale model of the DeLorean from Back To The Future III? Now you actually can! Dave Hersch founded a company called Flash Rods, which manufacture the most unique data storage devices ever: scale models of cars with integrated flash/hard drives!
Why Do Macs Leave Garbage Files Like "ds_store" On My Flash Drive, And How Do I Stop It?
Indexing, trash bins, folder positions – OS X keeps track of all these things, on every drive connected to your Mac, by creating files. These files are fine on a Mac – OS X uses them regularly, and hides them from the user. Plug a drive mainly used with Windows into a Mac, however, and in Windows you'll see a variety of useless files cluttering things up. Do you want to stop the madness? You can.
Get a Head Start On Your USB Toolkit With Windows System Control Center
I often joke about being the only IT guy with a 36-inch pipe wrench in his toolbox. Funny, but also probably true. But I do carry one IT tool in my kit that is just as powerful and hefty as that pipe wrench - the Windows System Control Center on my Tools USB flash drive. The WSCC is an interface that gives you access to the SysInternals and NirSoft suite of tools. It's like having a 3 foot pipe wrench in your back pocket! Only considerably more comfortable.