USB 1.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 : Guide

usbkeyUSB or Universal Serial Bus is a standard connection method to connect different computer peripherals to the computer with an intention to replace many varieties of serial and parallel ports to connect different devices. Today you can connect a mouse, keyboard, gamepad, digital camera, mobile phone, printer, PMP, flash drives, external hard drives to name a few. After its introduction in 1996 when there were several multitude of connectors at the back of the PCs to connect various devices, the USB has been welcomed by a group of Core Companies like, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Compaq, Digital, Northern Telecom. Later the USB is standardized by the USB Implementers Forum. Let us take a deeper look at the technology.
Full article (759 words) »

10 Best Gadget Deals This Week

gadget1Gadget lovers are always busy searching for new and latest gadgets. We always present them with the latest and greatest gadgets and now we have decided to help you in the monetary aspects also. There are many gadgets that are available with offers and rebates so that you can get them at very low prices. We have gathered some gadgets that have the lowest price among many retailers. Here is the list. Take a look at it and decide which one you would buy.
Full article (780 words) »

Top 10 pen drives to keep your data safe

holster-usb-flash-driveNow-a-days security is a major problem in the ordinary flash drives or so-called pen drives. Anyone can copy the sensitive data in it and or it might get stolen and the data in it can be easily read out. To encounter this problem you can get one of these encrypted pen drives which are safe from malicious sniffers. If you carry secret corporate data in your flash drive you must get one of these drives to save yourself from unintentional corporate espionage. By using these Encrypted USB storage devices, you are assured that the information copied and transported onto these devices is safe and can only be read by the authorized persons. Among these devices the hardware encryption techniques are better as the data is encrypted “on-the-fly” with virtually no performance loss or special training required by the end user.

Full article (793 words) »

Kingston’s new 128GB USB Flash Drive may pose serious threats to External HDDs

kingston-datatravelerKingston has launched DataTraveler 200 USB Flash Drives that has capacities of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB (Yes! you read it right!). The 128GB model is apparently the world’s largest drive of its type to date and it will attract some potential buyers who were looking for some rugged and compact external drives. There are also some standard features such as ReadyBoost and Password Protection for Critical Data. More features and price in full article.

Full article (192 words) »

Samsung Mini S1 and S2 External HDDs : Slim, Compact & Fashionable HDDs for geeky Ladies

samsung_mini hddPortable Storage is one of the fastest growing industry as they can provide the means to transfer and store the movies, videos, pictures, music, documents and many other things. The external hard drives are generally meant to meet those needs. The latest External Hard Drives from Samsung can satisfy those needs in style. The Mini S1 and S2 HDDs come at a compact form factor of 1.8 inch and 2.5 inches and available with storage capacities of more than 500GB. Girls will love the Sweet Pink, Ocean Blue or the Snow White colors.
Full article (231 words) »

USB Retro Vacuum : Cleans, looks good, Period.

usb-retro-vacuum_2Old designs reincarnate in modern days but in a smaller package. This USB Retro Vacuum is a good example of this. Unlike one mentioned in our article on top 10 household gadget, this one looks like one of the vacuum cleaners of the 60’s and is powered by USB port of your computer. As for functionality, do not expect that this 8 inch USB device can clean your staircases. It can only be used for some miniature cleaning jobs like cleaning your keyboard as well as some dirt in your desktop - thanks to its 45 inch reach. Read on to know the price. Full article (117 words) »

Top 10 USB Gadgets

usbfridge1_sSince its introduction, USB has become the most widely used PC- connector for its wide connectivity options and ease of use. It is not astonishing that more than 2 billion USB devices are sold each year. With a huge number of USB gadgets flooding the market, there are some eye-catching products of little use and some products which can be very useful at times. Find here the USB gadgets that have some utility and also fits in your budget.
Full article (555 words) »

Top 10 Weird Flash Drives

f1Yes folks! we live in a really geeky world. And there is no limit to its dimensions. USB Flash Drives are becoming real pieces of artwork or crap-work, whatever you can say. When there is no technology to improve upon they just work on the design to make it look like anything beyond our wildest of imaginations. Take a look at the top 10 weirdest flash drives and decide yourself if the designs are really worth it.
Full article (291 words) »

Top 10 Laptop Accessories

cool-hdd2-customThere are many peripherals that will make your laptop function as a desktop computer. What are the top ones that you must have for your laptop? Know here.

Full article (467 words) »

Top 10 Flash Drives

solid-gold-diamond-set-4gb-usb-flash-driveFlash Drives serve many a purposes in modern days. Apart from being a storage device they give a good amount of security over data which makes them more useful. Though they are available with bigger storage capacities like 32 GB or 64 GB, they prove to be costly in terms of cost per GB storage if compared to the External Hard Disks. But the flash drives are more rugged than hard drives and can handle little drop-offs. What are the best flash drives that are reliable, have a handsome storage capacity and speed and yet does not cost too much? Take a look at the list of top 10 among them.
Full article (632 words) »

Protected by Comment Guard Pro