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Tag: USB

This USB-C cable can rotate 360 degrees for optimal cable management

2024-12-212024-12-21 Danie
The image shows a workspace scene with a laptop computer connected to a power adapter via a cable. In the foreground is a power strip with multiple outlets, a white power adapter, and a laptop. The background includes a gray wall, hinting at a modern, minimalist workspace. The overall setting suggests a home office or a clean, organized work area. The cable shows a 90-degree bend where it protrudes from the laptop's socket.

USB-C was a great step forward, removing the awkward “try to plug in the cable, doesn’t fit, rotate 180 degrees, still doesn’t fit” dance, but cable management is still a pain. If you wish your […]

Blogtechnology, USB

Validrive Detects Fake USB Drives with Inflated Capacity: Many found on Amazon already

2023-10-132023-10-13 Danie
Validrive app's window showing title Validrive with copyright notices and what it is about and why it was created.

At first, this might seem like a minor annoyance: You purchase a 1 or 2 terabyte drive at a bargain price, and you receive a 64 GB drive instead. But that’s NOT what happens here! […]

BlogfakeUSB, technology, USB

How to Protect Your Linux Computer From Rogue USB Drives With Open Source USBGuard

2023-01-202023-01-20 Danie
Part of a laptop seen with a hand inserting a USB stick

USBGuard can protect you against software-based threats that are distributed on compromised USB memory sticks, such as BadUSB, where the attack commences when you’re manipulated into opening what looks like a document but is a […]

Bloglinux, opensource, security, technology, USB
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