6 truly 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…
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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…
Anker’s 10-in-1 USB power strip is a must-get now that it’s only $20
Do you even remember when you purchased that old power strip you’re still using? It’s probably been quite some time, and I’m 99% sure it isn’t as fast or as versatile as the one I’m…
This plug-and-play USB CD/DVD drive for your laptop is 34% off today
Optical drives no longer come pre-installed in most PCs and laptops, yet they’re still indispensable for many users. Whether for playing old DVDs, installing ancient software from CDs, or burning data backups, an external CD/DVD…
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…
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.…
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…
Get Anker’s 15-device USB power strip for 24% off while you can
Tired of your old, clunky, worn-out power strip? Wish it was faster, sleeker, and able to accommodate many more devices without sacrificing that much more space? If so, you need Anker’s 15-in-1 USB power strip…
‘Juice jacking’ is back, but rogue USB chargers don’t scare me
Remember juice jacking? This kind of attack happens when you plug your phone or tablet into a public USB charging port (like at an airport), and the malicious charger compromises your device. Most commonly, the…