USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these better 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, the USB stick was the…
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Best USB flash drive deals on October Prime Day: Portable storage for cheap
All good things come to an end and this year’s October Prime Day is on its last day. You only have until until 11:59 PM PDT, October 8, to get all your shopping done for…
Grab Samsung’s compact 256GB USB flash drive for only $22 right now
If you’re looking for a cheap, fast, durable, and reliable way to store or transfer your files, then you can’t go wrong with a trusty USB flash drive. The 256GB Samsung Bar Plus is a…
Get Samsung’s super-fast 256GB USB-C flash drive for $27 right now
When it comes to securely storing or transferring your files, a physical drive is still one of the best options because—unlike cloud storage—you only pay for it once and you don’t have to rely on…
We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive — and it’s only $60 now
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is hands down one of the best portable SSDs we’ve tested. It’s blazing fast and has a sleek design that could easily be mistaken for a USB flash drive—what more…
How (and why) to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive
Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed on…
This speedy 256GB Samsung USB flash drive is a winner for $20
Cloud storage has been getting more affordable these days, but we still love and recommend having physical storage on hand. You never know when you’ll need it! And that’s why you might want to snag…
This simple Microsoft Outlook trick helps me sort my emails in a flash
Trying to distinguish between the emails directly sent to me and which ones I was just being Cc’d into in my Outlook Inbox used to take me a heap of time. I’d need to wade…
Teamgroup X2 Max review: This SSD flash drive is a mighty mite
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent 10Gbps performer, even with long writes Small even for a thumb drive Both Type-C and Type-A connectors Cons Slows down off secondary cache Our Verdict Not only is…
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.…