How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable games 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 decent job on that front.…
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How to encrypt your laptop and USB drive: Keep hackers away from your data
Mobile devices sometimes get lost. A laptop bag gets left on the bus or train, a smartphone slips out of your pocket, or a USB flash drive falls to the ground unnoticed. Losing a notebook…
No DVD drive in your laptop? Grab this USB add-on for just $20
Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive…
Samsung’s tiny 256GB USB-C flash drive is only $21 right now
For a USB flash drive to stand out, there are several aspects that need to come together, including speed, capacity, size, and price. If there’s one that checks all the boxes, it’s the Samsung Type-C…
I won’t drive my car unless these two affordable gadgets are in the trunk
A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead.…
We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive, and it’s only $60
You probably already have a trusty flash drive in your office drawer, but what if you want to kick it up a notch? One of my favorite upgrades is the SK Hynix Tube T31, which…
We love this tiny SSD that looks like a flash drive! It’s only $60 right now
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is easily one of our favorite portable SSDs that we’ve tested, not only because it’s fast but because it could easily pass for a USB flash drive. But don’t be…
Samsung’s fast, rugged 128GB flash drive is an absurdly cheap $15
If there’s one accessory everyone needs in this digital age, it’s a fast flash drive. Sure, the cloud is great and all, but transfer speeds are limited by your internet speeds—and what about those times…
No DVD drive in your laptop? Snag this USB add-on for only $20
Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive…
No DVD drive in your laptop? This USB add-on is only $20 right now
Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive…