Sometimes when you plug a USB drive into your PC it doesn't show up. We're going to look at a few ways to fix that problem.

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Vista completely revamped the old, resource-heavy Indexing Service that earlier versions of Windows used to locate files. The Vista indexing engine, which is still in use today, can scan file names, ...

Older USB ports can come in white, black, blue, red, yellow, or orange, signaling their data transfer speeds, and in some ...

Imagine being able to carry a fully functional operating system in your pocket. Yes, you heard it right—your USB flash drive can be turned into a portable, bootable version of Windows 10. This might ...

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USB-C ports are the most common physical connection on modern Windows laptops, but that doesn't mean the ports all perform at the same level. USB-C is made up of several different standards, with the ...

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech.

Running Windows completely off of a USB flash drive is quite handy if you want to try a newer or older version of Windows without affecting your current system. The USB drive can also serve as a ...

Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The known issue affects Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows ...

Formatting a hard drive is an essential task when setting up a new storage device or preparing an old one for reuse. Whether you’re installing Windows 11 or Windows 10, the formatting process ensures ...

This method works if a USB storage device is installed on your computer; therefore, changing the registry can ensure the device will not work when anyone connects. If the USB storage device is not ...