HP has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system.
Buffalo Technology has increased the capacity of its small-format hard disk drives with the announcement of a 500GB drive, compact enough to fit in your pocket.
The launch of the iPhone is more highly anticipated than the Second Coming hopefully it will bring redemption from the ongoing scourge of terrible mobile phones.
In the latest bid to help consumers manage their digital entertainment, Hewlett-Packard introduced on Monday new PCs with docking areas for a camera and a secondary, portable hard drive.
Intel is showing off a future technology called Robson that could cut that annoying boot-up time.
There are lots of fiddly little rules surrounding backup and disaster recovery, but some of them are, to be frank, blindingly obvious. At the top of my personal list would be this one: don't check your notebook PC as hold luggage when you get on a plane.
There's an argument against the usage of USB sticks which has been discussed many times in this column: they're a potentially massive security risk. But there's another case you could make against having your business life stored in 4GB or so of flash memory it's a total support nightmare.
I can't say I ever thought a laptop was too heavy or bulky or genuinely inconvenient because I couldn't effortlessly slide one into an unpadded manila envelope.
We're constantly being told that storage capacity is cheaper than ever, so why do companies still insist on imposing size limits on e-mail inboxes?
I used to be the only kid on the block with an iPod. Now I'm old and uncool, and salespeople don't understand me.
Using a USB drive to transfer setting to a Cisco router has many benefits. Among others, it can hold multiple configurations and copies of the Cisco IOS and it will speed up the copying process. Here's how to use a USB flash drive with a Cisco 871W router.
You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.
USB storage technology could become the next floppy drive. But does the small size and blazing speed pose a security risk? One member thinks so.
The arrival of portable USB storage devices—so small that they fit easily in your pocket and even sport rings for easy key chain attachment—may finally put the venerable floppy to rest. We examine four options.
New hardware on show at CeBIT in Germany this year includes a Windows version of a low-power laptop and a notebook designed for air travel.
The Western Digital WD Passport is one of the best portable hard drives we've seen.
Maxtor's Personal Storage 5000XT combines USB 2.0 and Firewire connectivity with 250GB of backup potential, but the supplied software may be baffling to some users.
The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive is an attractive drive with a decent price. Its size makes it great for travel, but we can't recommend it due to its lack of performance.
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.
Visa CIO touts new transaction technologies
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Australian Govt funds IT start-ups
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