Global Unique Identifier: What is it?
A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a string of numbers given to a particular object to distinguish itself from another object on a given system. The most common and widespread form of UUID is the Global Unique Identifier (GUID) associated with Microsoft systems. There are other forms of identifiers including Linux’s ext2/ext3 file system, the [...]
Troubleshooting: USB Device Not Recognized
While USB drives are designed to be rugged, durable, and dependable by design, there are times where you wonder if that is truly the case. A common problem floating around on USB drives and other USB devices is when your computer displays the message “USB Device Not Recognized”. This popup message means that your [...]
How Hot can a USB Flash Drive Get?
Like all forms of technology, USB drives can become warm if not hot to the touch through repetitive or prolonged use. As discussed in our recent blog “Why Flash Drives get Hot”, heating up is only natural as is to be expected with all technology. However exactly how hot should a USB flash drive get [...]
Evolution of the Flash Drive
USB Flash drives have been around for more than a decade, but they were not as popular or as powerful as they are today. Like every piece of technology, USBs had to be built form the ground up and went through several changes before they caught the eye of the awaiting public. Follow us now [...]
CES Showcase: Mimoco Mimobots!
The Consumer Electronics Show for 2011 was undoubtedly a huge success and perhaps one of the biggest surprises came from Mimoco. Mimoco, who is famous for their unique style of custom USB flash drives called Mimobots depicting everything from StarWars characters, such as Yoda and Darth Vader, to Hello Kitty and many other characters, announced [...]
