Why your fraying USB cables are a problem
Even if you’ve done a great job looking after your devices, chances are you will have a few much-loved USB cables that look worse for wear. Fraying or breaking cables will mostly work when you…
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6 surprisingly helpful uses for the USB port on your router
The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an…
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB audio bugs, among others
Remember the Windows 11 24H2 update from earlier this month? The first one of the year, which continued last year’s trend of 24H2 updates wreaking havoc for end users? Well, the big issue caused by…
6 practical ways to use that USB port on your router
The USB port on the router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an…
Latest Windows 10 update is causing USB accessory issues
Some Windows 10 users have reportedly been experiencing problems with their USB accessories after installing update KB5049981, which was released on January 14. Specifically, affected users are encountering this error message: “This device cannot start.…
Teamgroup X1 Max review: Killer USB drive convenience meets SSD speed
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 10Gbps light-duty performance Both Type-A and Type-C connectors Affordable for its class Cons Slows Considerably with larger data sets Our Verdict I love the X1 Max’s dual Type-A…
An updated USB logo will now mark the fastest docking stations
If you’re buying a USB docking station, especially one with USB4, keep an eye out for an updated USB labeling scheme that will help you identify the USB technology being used. In 2019, the names…
How to create customizable USB Windows install drives with Rufus
Rufus is an open-source program that creates bootable USB sticks for Windows installation and more. Compared to Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, Rufus offers many more options for configuration setup. If you’re interested in such a…
How to know if a USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware
We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what we…
Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth review: A fast SSD disguised as a USB drive
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 10Gbps performance Small form factor Rugged, weatherproof casing Cons On the slow side for 10Gbps Not IP certified Our Verdict Corsair’s Flash Survivor Stealth SSD marries a USB…