ZDNET's key takeaways Running Linux from a USB drive is possible.You can boot just about any distribution you want from ...

USB ports on your computer may have unique specifications that make them better or worse for the device you want to connect.

While USB ports may look all the same and are compatible with most accessories that connect to them, some gadgets have ...

Backing up your iPhone to a USB drive is a great way to transfer files between devices and make sure your files are safe.

Say you're vacationing at a cabin in a rural area with no Wi-Fi available, or if your internet connection fails for any reason, there's still a way to get your entertainment fix using a USB drive. I ...

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 ...

Using a USB drive with iPhone or iPad is much easier than it used to be. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The world is full of USB drives, from portable thumbdrives to full external SSDs. Happily, you’re ...

Everyone knows them, everyone has them. USB sticks, or thumb drives, are ideal for quickly exchanging data between computers — but also for transporting digital content between mobile phones and PCs ...

Sending large videos can be a hassle, especially when email attachments or cloud services fall short. Thankfully, there are ...

External drives like USB drives are extremely helpful for copying files to and fro a PC or a laptop. You can then transfer these files and use them on any device or carry them even when you are ...

If you’re like me, you’ve taken to carrying important data on USB sticks or flash drives. They’re handy, you can use them on any PC, and with built-in encryption even if you lost them it was no big ...