Yes, USB sticks/thumb drives/flash drives etc. can all great viruses unless you’re careful. If you think you have a virus check out our other article; how to run a virus scan on a USB drive. How does a virus get onto a thumb drive? A thumb drive, also known as a USB flash drive, can … Read more
If you want to remove the old files from a thumb drive, fix any errors or change the file system then you need to format your USB drive ready to reuse. Why do I need to format my USB drive? Formatting a USB drive is a process of preparing the storage device to store data … Read more
If you suspect you may have a virus on your USB, or perhaps you’ve found a random USB and you’re curious as to what might be on it, it’s always best to scan for viruses before you do anything else. (If you think it’s a corrupted USB then check out our how-to guide here instead) … Read more
Yes, USB sticks can sometimes be repaired. The type of repair needed will depend on the issue with the USB stick. This article will cover any physical damage to your USB thumb drive, to fix a corrupted drive or formatting issues, please see our separate article here. For example, if the USB stick is physically … Read more
USB sticks do wear out over time but you can prolong their lifespan in some circumstances with a few easy fixes. How to fix data corruption on a USB stick If you’re experiencing any of the following your thumb drive may be corrupted. There are a few different things you can try to fix the … Read more
Since the invention of the USB stick, people have been losing the tiny storage devices. But if you’ve managed to keep one longer than a year you may be wondering, do USB sticks wear out? Yes, USB sticks can wear out over time. USB sticks use flash memory technology to store data, which has a … Read more