Flash drives are traditionally synonymous with PC storage but this changed when a category of collectible drives was born. If you are into novelty flash drives, these are some of the best ones that are a must-have for your collection.…
When heat wave hits, keeping cool becomes a priority for everyone. Air conditioning is easily a no-brainer option – that is, if you have it. Even so, there are eco-friendly ways to cool off in the heat while avoiding a shocking electric bill.…
We put four mini USB drives – including a USB-C variant – from PNY, Samsung, and Sandisk to the test. These compact drives are designed to stay plugged in as semi-permanent storage, helping to free up precious space on your laptop.…
We tested seven dual flash drives from Kingston, PNY, Sandisk, Silicon Power, SSK, TeamGroup, and Transcend. These drives serve as a bridge between USB-C and legacy USB-A ports.…
Time and again, reports of stolen or misplaced USB drives containing confidential personal information would make headlines. Such accidental data breaches by institutions and different government branches were compounded by shocking revelations that the…
External SSDs have rapidly overtaken HDDs as the preferred choice when it comes to mobile storage solutions for Macs and Windows PCs. Not only are they more durable compared to portable HDDs, but also competitively priced for their speeds and capacity.…
The type of USB-C cable you choose plays a key role in data performance and charging speed. Since USB-C cables are not a one-size-fits-all solution, finding the right one can sometimes be confusing.…
Multi-port USB PD chargers have taken the market by storm as the demand for a hub capable of charging multiple devices continues to grow. Furthermore, the growing trend of smartphones no longer including power bricks, both as a cost-saving measure and an…
Portable monitors have popped up left and right in recent years. They can easily double your Windows desktop area without cluttering up your “real” desktop.…
The vast majority of laptops, save for rare breeds like the MacBook Pro, come with mediocre built-in speakers at best. If you need an upgrade that blasts out room-filling audio and that produces a fuller, richer range of sound, here’s a list of PC USB…
We tested three MFi-certified iPhone flash drives from Adam Elements, PNY, and Sandisk. Apple’s Lightning interface will begin to be phased out in favor of USB-C on the iPhone 15, making these flash drives likely to be the last of their kind.…
Dongles (a.k.a. adapters) have been with us since the inception of USB. They are pretty handy in expanding our PC functionality and can be shared between users. You may have a few of those lying around on your desk, but you may not have seen them all.…
We put eight USB 3.2 drives from Corsair, Kingston, Lexar, Samsung, and Sandisk to test. They all come from reliable brands that have been in the flash drive business since the inception of the product category.…
Most rugged USB drives are fairly well built as they are made with material that is protected from wear and tear. The drives themselves (and the data inside) should be to survive from being dropped onto a hard surface and then being stomped on.…
ContentsPortable Windows on a Flash DriveSystem Recovery on a Flash DriveAnti-virus Scanner on a Flash DrivePortable Apps on a Flash DriveUSB Drive as a Key to Windows Portable Windows on a Flash Drive Microsoft nixing support for Windows To Go has left…
Since the introduction of USB 3.0, making sense of USB marketing names has been a source of frustration for consumers. This is largely due to the fact that each new USB standard absorbs all previous 3.x specifications and at the same time gives them new…
Flash drives inherently grant users both unrestricted read and write privilege but such access rights may not be practical for vertical market applications.…
This is a showcase of Nexcopy’s flagship lineup, which comprises a hardware-protected read-only drive solution, a portable USB copier, an industrial-grade USB duplicator, a unique flash drive printer, and a unique USB copy protection solution.…
For years, custom USB flash drives have played an important role in corporate America. Used for a wide array of applications from promotional campaigns to dispensing digital documents to clients and employees.…
