My favorite USB accessory? This $6 retractable 3-in-1 charging cable
Phone chargers are a pain in the neck. It’s great that Apple has finally been forced to use USB-C on its latest devices, but for years my iPhone-using friends and…
This tiny USB stick will erase your digital past
TL;DR: Permanently erase files and folders with military-grade security using the Data Shredder Stick—just $29.99 with free shipping. Some not-so-known info is that hitting “delete” doesn’t actually delete anything. Sure,…
USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these faster alternatives instead
When was the last time you used a USB flash drive? I had to think for a moment myself — and to be honest, I can’t remember exactly. For years,…
Avoid public USB charging stations because they could hack your phone
For some years now, smartphones have had a built-in feature that protects against unauthorized access via USB. In iOS and Android, you get pop-ups that ask for confirmation when a…
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be…
This simple USB cable accessory helps me reclaim hours of my time
Being a tech editor and reviewer, I’ve dealt with decades worth of devices. That’s all well and good but the result is that I’ve accumulated an awful lot of cables…
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense
On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were printing out random text.…
Aargh! Your USB flash drive is stuck in read-only. Here’s what to do
Have you ever left the copying of your files onto a USB flash drive to the last minute before a meeting? That’s fine if the files copy over promptly, but…
How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable gaming console
A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a…
Is your USB flash drive trustworthy? These tips will tell you
Everyone knows them, everyone has them. USB sticks, or thumb drives, are ideal for quickly exchanging data between computers — but also for transporting digital content between mobile phones and…