How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But […]
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How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But […]
WD NAS drives flash warnings after 3 years even if they’re fine
“Engineered obsolescence” is an accusation that gets thrown at tech hardware a lot. And it’s often misapplied: Lithium-ion batteries really do wear down, especially when constantly recharged, and old software can’t keep […]
As flash prices rise, the end of great SSD deals may be near
If you’ve delayed buying a cheap SSD for the holidays, you might want to try and jump in before Christmas. Market reports out of Taiwan note that the price of the flash […]
DRAM and NAND flash prices are definitely rising, analyst says
An analysis of the DRAM and flash market confirms prices in both commodities are rising sharply and could continue to do so for the remainder of 2024. This means that prices of […]
How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable gaming 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 […]
How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable game 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 […]
How to Get Flash on Android
The Adobe Flash Player was once the gold standard for displaying multimedia online, with nearly all websites relying on it in some way. The omission of Flash on early iPads was even […]
How to Flash MIUI Global ROM on Xiaomi Phone
It’s all too easy for consumers to accidentally (or purposefully) purchase a Chinese ROM Xiaomi phone for use outside China. Not only do the company’s handsets routinely go on sale there before […]
How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive
When you connect a USB stick to your computer, a notification with the title “AutoPlay” and the prompt: “Select an action for removable storage devices” appears by default. After clicking on it, […]
