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You're using USB drives wrong

One USB drive can do the job of five if you set it up right.
USB flash drives aren't as common as they once were, but they haven't disappeared. Here's why they still deserve a place alongside newer storage.
There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.
USB adapters with ports for connections you haven't seen in years, like Micro-USB or Apple's Lightning cables, should probably find their way to the trash.
Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...
Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create ...
There are times that I don’t have the laptop with me, so I have created a couple of CDs with the same tools but this means that I then have to install the software and sometimes debug when things ...
Most standard keyboards, such as this compact Macally keyboard ($30), will work with your iPhone just fine. Or if you want to ...