Why You Should Upgrade To USB 3.0
It’s been quite a while since USB 3.0 has been included in motherboards, but now we've come to the point where most devices and computers come with the new and improved ports. We all know about the technical data of the new specification, but what does all of that gibberish translate into? What real reasons are there to use USB 3.0 or actively seek devices which offer the port?
Are Your USB Ports Too Close Together? Here's How to Fix It!
If you’re like me, you probably make good use of USB on your PC, from connecting keyboards and printers to smartphones, USB flash memory, Bluetooth, 3G or Wi-Fi dongles, headsets, game controllers and more. USB is a versatile and easy-to-use connection format, but there is one thing that bugs many people (including me) about it.
How To Install Windows 8 From A USB Stick
If you’re looking to install Windows 8 and your computer doesn't have a DVD drive, you’re not alone. Whether you have a Windows 8 DVD or a Windows 8 ISO file you've downloaded from Microsoft, you can use a free Microsoft tool to copy the Windows 8 installation files to a USB drive and install Windows 8 from the USB drive.
Is A USB 3.0 Thumb Drive Worth The Premium?
USB 3.0 has been around for awhile, but its introduction to the world has been slow. It’s only now common among new desktop and laptops, most of which ship with at least two USB 3.0 ports. Flash drive manufacturers have responded by producing a wide range of USB 3.0 drives sold under exciting names like SuperSonic XT and Voyager. You might be staring at your old USB 2.0 drive and wondering if an upgrade is worthwhile. What’s the advantage?
Resolving USB Speed Issues, "This Device Can Perform Faster" Error
Have you ever seen the "this device can perform faster" message when you connected a USB device to your computer? This message is Windows’ way of telling you that you’re missing out on the theoretical speed of your hardware, but it may not be clear how to fix the problem. Like many computer issues, particularly with hardware, this problem has a number of possible causes and solutions.
How To Create A Windows USB Installation Disk With WinUSB [Linux]
We've shown you before how to install Windows 7 from a USB drive, but the process assumes you have access to a Windows computer to begin with. That's not always the case, particularly if you're the kind of person who regularly tries out different operating systems. Also, there are more than a few IT professionals who work on Windows computers but primarily use Linux themselves. WinUSB is perfect for them.
5 Crap USB Gadgets the World Has Never Needed and Never Will Need
It is remarkable just how much cheap crap we, as a planet, produce each and every year. The environmental impact is worrying, landfills are swelling and carbon emissions must come down - yet more and more junk continues to roll out of the factory. In addition to this, many seem to think that adding USB connectivity to aforementioned plastic junk instantly makes it more saleable.
Live USB Install Puts Linux On Your Thumb Drive With Ease
Boot one of over a hundred Linux distros from a USB disk. With Live USB, software you can run on both Windows and Linux computers, it only takes a couple of clicks to make your USB disk a bootable Linux disk. The live CD just might be the most useful tool in any geek's arsenal - we've pointed out 50 uses for live CDs in the past and plan on showing you many more.
How To Auto-Launch Apps With A USB Stick [Windows]
Imagine having a USB stick with all of your favorite apps on it. Maybe a collection of PC troubleshooting utilities, or maybe an assortment of spreadsheet and word processing tools. Wouldn't it be pretty sweet if you could just walk up to any computer, put your USB memory card into the USB port, and have your favorite portable apps automatically launch?
Start A "Dead Drop" In Your City & Share Files With People In The Street
Who’d have thought in 2011 - the year of the fibre optic broadband connection - we’d be cementing USB sticks into the wall to share files? Not me, but that’s exactly what the term "dead drop" entails. Devised by blogger Aram Bartholl, this offline and anonymous file sharing method has taken off around the globe.
Boot Multiple Live CDs From One USB Disk With YUMI [Windows]
Put multiple bootable tools onto one USB drive, then pick which one you want to boot when your computer starts up. Whether you want to try out various Linux environments at once or put together the ultimate Windows repair kit, YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) can help you build a bootable disk with a menu. It even supports Windows Vista and 7 installation disks.
5 Tips On How To Use A Jump Drive Without Corrupting Your Data
A jump drive, also known as a flash drive, thumb drive, memory stick, or simply USB drive, is a tiny but powerful storage device. Flash drives are cheap, small, come with sufficient storage for big files, and they are not as easily damaged as external hard drives. However, they are not entirely foolproof and there are a few basic rules you should follow so you don't end up damaging the device or the data on it.
How To Set Up Multiple Portable XAMPP Web Servers On A Single USB Drive
For some time now, I've been trying to develop a very fast and easy way to create a virtual web server (basically a local web server), on my portable hard drive. Not just one though. I wanted to have the ability to set up multiple web servers that I could just configure as my localhost web server with the click of a button.
The Top 5 Portable Apps For Linux
Most of us know about portable apps for Windows, and how useful they can be sometimes. It's great to simply have your favorite programs and add-ons with you, especially in the case of browsers. However, portable apps for Linux have been nonexistent, at least until now. Lately a decent collection of Linux portable apps have showed up, and are now worth mentioning.
The Office Worker’s 101 Guide to USB Thumb Drives
Flash drives today are not just about storing your important files: you can use them to run programs and even entire operating systems.
USB 3.0: Everything You Need to Know
USB 3.0 beats USB 2.0 in so many ways. Here's everything you need to know about why you should always pick USB 3.x when possible.