The latest malicious software to spread to untold millions of computers goes by the names Downadup and Conficker. Computerworld’s Gregg Keizer calls its spread the “biggest attack in years”. One way ...

A small and portable USB memory will gradually deteriorate as data is written or erased. To find out how much a typical USB stick can withstand writing, engineer Goff Louis tested the durability with ...

Choosing the best USB-C hub or dongle feels a bit like visiting a salad bar: The sheer variety of products means that you can literally shop for a device that has exactly what you’re looking for, and ...

USB plug-and-play devices are the easiest to use. They are also the easiest method to infect computers. Plenty of tools available in the market claim protection against USB infections. In this article ...

Hollywood has a long history of grossly exaggerating hacking scenes. A nerdy guy hacking into a large corporation in seconds with just a few keystrokes is a classic example of an overused movie trope.

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

As our digital lives jump from one device to another, be it a PC at work, a Chromebook at school, or a smartphone or tablet at play, you want data storage that fits your specific needs. The current ...

The world will tell you that when it comes to test gear, USB equipment is in a different class than benchtop equipment. It’s not as good. It’s a pretty convenient line to draw—the form factor ...

You'd be forgiven for thinking the humble USB flash drive had shuffled off to the tech graveyard, but these thumb-sized data sticks are still incredibly useful in ...

A B.Tech (Computer Science) engineer turned writer, Varun has over 7 years of experience in tech journalism. He started his journey by writing for various publications like Beebom and Mr. Phone, ...