Yes, you absolutely can charge some jump starters with a USB cable. My own jump starter is a Noco which comes packaged with a USB cable instead of a wall plug. These tiny units pack a real punch. I won’t bore you with the specs, you can read that over at Amazon, but I will … Read more
So your USB device isn’t being recognized by your computer. This can be frustrating, but don’t worry, there are several steps you can take to resolve the issue. Let’s look at some troubleshooting steps for both Windows 10 and 11 as well as Mac and get your problem solved. USB not recognised in Windows 10 … Read more
Yes, it is possible to password-protect specific folders on a flash drive. One way to do this is by using third-party software or applications that allow you to encrypt and password-protect files and folders on your thumb drive. How do I password protect files on a USB stick? Once you’ve formatted your usb drive and … Read more
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