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  • Corsair Flash Voyager GTR is its fastest USB flash drives yet

    Corsair is shipping a new family of USB flash drives that it says are faster than anything it has sold to date, with read/write rates of 34MB/sec.and 28MB/sec.respectively. Corsair announced a new family of USB flash drives that the company said…
  • Google Android runs on a SIM card

    The SIM cards in cellular telephones might be smaller than a postage stamp and less than a millimetre thick but that hasn't stopped South Korea's SK Telecom from cramming all the major components needed to run Google's Android OS inside one of…
  • SanDisk, Verbatim warn of USB drive security flaw

    SanDisk and Verbatim have joined Kingston in warning owners of some USB flash drives they should update their devices to protect against a security flaw that allows hackers access to their data. SanDisk and Verbatim have joined Kingston Technology…
  • LaCie flash drives offer additional online storage

    LaCie flash drives offer additional online storage Nick Mediati CooKey and WhizKey link up to Wuala news LaCie has launched two new USB drives LaCie has released two new USB drives. The CooKey and WhizKey thumb drives offer storage capacities…
  • HP opts for USB 3.0 ports

    Around 1GB of data could be moved from a USB 3.0 flash drive to a host device in 3.3 seconds, compared to 33 seconds for USB 2.0, USB-IF representatives said.More HP laptops and platforms will include USB 3.0 ports later this year, the HP…
  • USB firms warn of security problems with 'secure' memory sticks

    Hardware-encrypted USB memory sticks are being recalled for security updates because they contain a flaw which could allow hackers to easily gain access to the sensitive information contained on the device.When USB maker SanDisk first received…

Latest Features

  • How to buy a new PC: The specs

    Integrated graphics help keep a system's cost low, and they deliver enough power to run simple games or high-definition Flash video. A well designed case provides tool-less access to the interior, hard drives mounted on easy-to-slide-out trays…
  • Will Windows 7 spread desktop virtualisation?

    It also keeps them from viewing bandwidth-intensive video, Flash animation or other multimedia, whether on the web or on controlled internal applications. Citrix' recently released XenDesktop 4 supports not only multimedia, but also USB connections…
  • 10 free software downloads for your laptop

    And we've wondered how to take full advantage of USB flash drives.But we've found help, and it's all free. To be safe, uncheck the boxes next to those items.Download WeFi | Price: FreeUSB Flash Drive ProgramsUSB flash drives are designed to be…
  • Eleven HDTV trends from CES 2009

    Model after model here at CES sport this connector allowing you to easily jack in a USB flash drive and access images and other multimedia content. Once an unusual find, USB ports are now near ubiquitous on HDTVs.
  • Essential free software tools for Windows 7

    Other transfer options include a USB flash drive, external hard disk, or network connection.Ultimate Windows Tweaker v2This free customisation tool detects whether you're running Windows 7 or Vista, and offers only those tweaks that are relevant…
  • Why Apple's Wozniak loves flash storage drives

    But as flash memory went into consumer devices [MP3 music players, USB flash drives, for example] and became such a huge product .its price came down.When I first talked to the Fusion-io people I asked how would it compare to a bunch of disk…
 

How-Tos

  • How to migrate to Windows 7 with Easy Transfer

    You can use a cable, a network, or an external hard disk/USB flash drive. Then, make the appropriate selections, and enter the provided easy transfer key.After both computers discover each other, the transfer will begin.If you choose the external…
  • Apple iPad: How to make a business case for one

    Consider that adding 3G Internet capability to your netbook through Verizon will cost you $40 or $60 per month for 250MB or 5GB of data transfer.While I take issue with Steve Jobs' assertion that the iPad offers the best web experience possible…
  • How to switch to a flash storage drive

    How to switch to a flash storage drive Patrick Miller Solid state drives might be worth considering How-Tos This is particularly important for netbooks: Since you can't boot from an install CD, you'll probably need to use an extra USB drive for…
  • 5 Strategies to Back Up Your Data, Now

    You'll likely settle on a strategy that encompasses various devices and services, selected from among USB flash drives, external hard drives, network-attached storage, and online backup. Use a Flash Drive USB flash drives are ubiquitous, but…
  • How to buy an all-purpose laptop

    Of course, adding a BD-ROM drive often means tacking a few extra bucks onto the price tag.Connectivity Most all-purpose machines offer three or four USB ports, an SD/Memory Stick flash card reader, a webcam, headphone jacks, VGA ports, and…
  • Getting ready for the leap to Leopard

    At the least, you'll want to back up data files - your iTunes library, documents, photos and the like - to an external drive, flash drive, CD or DVD. Apple's list price: US$179.If you plan on going wireless with the AirPort, remember that USB-only…

Reviews

  • Toshiba Qosmio X305 review

    You also get a modem port (tucked away beneath a hard-to-open plastic port cover), a multiformat flash card reader, and built-in support for a wireless USB device. The brash design won't appeal to everyone, but it adequately frames a generous…
  • Sony VAIO EB12FX/T review

    Fortunately, web-based video looks quite good, now that Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta 3 incorporates support for the integrated Intel HD graphics. The right side has three USB ports, all in front of the optical drive, where they're much easier to get to.
  • Asus EeeBox PC EB1501 review

    And unlike most mini PCs its size, it has an optical drive.The ION graphics don't help much with gaming, but it will help with smooth HD flash video playback. Gigabit ethernet joins full wireless support for 802.11b/g/n connectivity, further adding…
  • Verbatim SSD ExpressCard 64GB review

    Pop it in the slot, and it sits flush so you'd barely know it was there.We alighted upon the 64GB version of the Verbatim SSD ExpressCard, seeing the possibilities of shoehorning the complete and corpulent Windows 7 operating system into a…
  • Xerox WorkCentre 3220 review

    On the front you'll find a second USB port that allows you to print from and scan to USB flash drives. File format support is generous: the printer will recognise JPG, TIFF, PRN, PNG and PDF files already on the flash drive, and can save scans in…
  • Asus Eee Top ET2002 review

    Ion graphics don't help much with gaming, but will help with smooth HD flash video playback.For the most part, the Asus Eee Top ET2002's feature list matches the smaller HP MS214. Similarly, the dark-heavy contrasts gave scenes a faded look…

White Papers

  • Executive Guide to Internal Data Theft

    There's always some crisis of the day', whether it's a new malicious computer virus, security vulnerability in Windows or spate of internal data leakages.But through all of this, there is an inescapable trend that needs urgent attention from the…
  • Gone in sixty seconds

    There's always some crisis of the day', whether it's a new malicious computer virus, security vulnerability in Windows or spate of internal data leakages.But through all of this, there is an inescapable trend that needs urgent attention from the…
  • Enterprise Guide: 7 Steps to Securing USB Drives

    Personal storage devices such as USB flash drives are more powerful than ever and have become ubiquitous in the enterprise environment. Even when used with the best intentions, the data stored on USB drives is generally not covered by routine…
  • Pod slurping - an easy technique for stealing data

    In this white paper, we explore how the uncontrolled use of portable storage Pod slurping - an easy technique for stealing data GFI The problem with uncontrolled use of iPods, USB sticks and flash drives on your network whitepaper
 
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