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USB Data Packets Explained
USB data packets play an intrinsic role in USB communication protocols. When a device is attached via a USB port, whether that be a…
My USB is Corrupted and Unreadable on Windows: How Do I Fix It?
If you’ve recently plugged in your USB drive into your Windows device, and you’re greeted with the following error message: There’s a good chance…
What is Wear Leveling?
Wear leveling is a means to prolong the lifespan of a range of erasable storage devices which utilise flash memory. These devices include USB…
Latest iPhone Rumoured to Utilise Restricted USB-C Port
The latest iPhone, the 15 model, is expected to be much faster, sleeker and ultimately more expensive, according to the latest industry insights. But…
How to Use Promotional Products to Enhance Your Marketing Strategy
The online world has certainly taken the limelight when it comes to marketing a business, but the question is, are there still other means…
What is Windows ReadyBoost & How Does it Work?
In 2007, Microsoft unveiled a brand new disk caching feature, known as ReadyBoost which was initially intended to make Windows Vista’s operating system that…
How Long Can a USB Stick Hold Your Data?
Flash drives have been a familiar presence in our everyday lives for almost as long as many of us can remember, even though they’ve…
Data Blocker & Why You Need One
If you ever find your smart battery running low, then public charging ports can really be your saviour. But using these charging stations can…
How to Encrypt a USB Flash Drive
Do you use your Branded USB Stick to store and transport data, some of which may be of a sensitive nature. But, have you…
Top 5 Corporate Xmas Gift Ideas
With the festive season just around the corner, now is a great time to start sending out both memorable and thoughtful corporate Christmas gifts,…
How Flash Drives Are Made
On the outside USB drives are simple looking devices, which many of us are very familiar with using. This familiarity is perhaps the…
How to Fix a Water Damaged USB Flash Drive
Most flash drives are designed to be incredibly small and portable. While this is great for the most part, it means they can often…
EU Votes for Standardised Phone Chargers Across Europe
We look at how the USB 2024 changeover may impact some of the big brands The European Parliament has now officially voted to introduce…
6 Ways to Fix Slow USB Transfer Speeds in Windows
If you’ve just purchased a new branded USB, or indeed any other kind of USB device and noticed incredibly slow read and write speeds…
USB Saying It’s Full When It’s Not: Why is This Happening?
USB drives are one of the most trustworthy and reliable means of holding and transferring data, however, as with any electronic device, they do…
Best USB Sticks as Wedding Favours
Are you one of those happy couples planning to tie the knot this year? Just when you think you have everything sorted? Having booked…
macOS Monterey USB Bug Fixes
If you rely heavily on USB drives, don’t upgrade to macOS Monterey! Why? There have been countless cases of USB Hubs, SSD’s and USB…
Things to note of when placing your USB order
We produce over a million branded USB drives each year for a vast array of customers, from photographers, and small start-ups to international blue-chip clients.…
Top 4 Branded Tech products to make working from home easy
Covid-19 has affected all of our lives in many different ways. The past year has been challenging to say the least and has changed…
More Than Just a Box: Personalised USB Packaging
We offer a wide variety of Personalised USB Gift Boxes to choose from, with over 15 fully customisable styles, we will never let you…
USB Guide: Versions, Connections & Standards
As the name suggests, the Universal Serial Port or USB is a widely used standard implemented in a wide variety of hardware devices.…
USB Buyers Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Modern technological advancements are fantastic, cloud storage, in particular, is a highly convenient and safe way to store information. That said, the humble USB…
Are Business Cards Outdated?
These days just about any business has a website, as well as multiple social platforms too, so it begs the question, are business cards…
Factory closures due to the Coronavirus
As the worldwide media continues to chart the course of the Coronavirus across China, we are all concerned about those who have contracted it…
How Many Times Can I Reuse My USB Flash Drive?
It’s a question, we’re often asked here, at USB Makers, “how many times can I reuse my branded USB flash drive?” USB drives are…
Power Bank Safety Guide
Modern gadgetry is power-hungry, and our increasingly busy lifestyles mean that a dead battery can leave us completely detached from our personal, work, and…
New Branded Tech
As we head into 2020, we’re excited to announce our new range of tech products, all of which can be printed with your logo…
Best Promotional Products for Universities
According to statistics from Universities UK, during 2017-18 there were 2.34 million students studying in the UK at higher education institutions. If you think…
How Does a Flash Drive Work and What’s Inside It?
Branded USB drives are relatively simple devices on the outside; compact and easy to operate, which is why it’s so easy to forget that…
7 Reasons to Send Out Free Promotional Gifts This Christmas
The goal of any business is to create stable, enduring relationships with clients and customers that mean they continue to return to your business…
Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Promotional Products
Unlike other more popular and expensive forms of marketing, promotional products can serve pretty much any purpose you need them to, and the different…
Do Business Giveaways Work?
With so many businesses focusing their efforts solely online, it’s easy to neglect other opportunities that are available to promote a company through more…
Sustainable Packaging Ideas for your Business
Packaging plays a crucial and prevalent role in modern life, with figures suggesting that an average consumer in the western world will handle more…
How Much Do You Know About Data Security? – Infographic
We recently conducted a study whereby we asked business professionals and owners how much they knew about their data and its security. What we…
What’s the Best Promotional Merchandise Investment?
The use of promotional merchandise can have countless positive impacts on your brand, effectively complementing its overall marketing strategy. Branding your company’s logo on…
What are OTG USB Drives?
You may have heard the term OTG in relation to either your phone or USB flash drives, but you may not be aware of…
USB Flash Drive Price Increase
The past few days have seen a rapid increase in the price of USB flash drives and unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like they will…
How secure are UK businesses?
We recently conducted an independent study that suggests most of the general population are worried about their personal or financial data being hacked, 65%…
Trendy promotional products for summer 2019
Regardless of your brand, there is always a promotional item available that is relevant to your business or industry that reiterates what your company…
Personalised USB Sticks for Wedding Photographers
With tablets and Macbooks no longer being built with internal DVD drives, producing personalised DVDs for wedding couples has become an unrewarding chore. Even…
USB Flash Drive Data Preloading
After spending time choosing the right Custom USB flash drive to suit your branding, making sure your logo looks on point, and that your…
Top 5 Personalised USB Flash Drives For Photographers
Personalised USB flash drives are increasingly becoming the go-to for photographers when supplying photos for weddings, engagements and other special events. They remove the…
What can we expect from USB 4.0
The need for greater speed and capacity is more important than ever, with the digital world ensuring that we need to keep up with…
History of the USB Flash Drive
USB Sticks have had a long and winding road over the past 30 years, with multiple types of flash chips, it is not widely…
Price for Low Capacity NAND Flash Drives Increases
The price of USB Memory sticks changes almost daily, partly because they are traded as a commodity, much like oil is. More information about…
Trade Show and Exhibition Free Giveaways
Exhibiting at trade shows and exhibitions can be a great way to network and increase your brand identity with new and existing clients. A…
3D NAND Chips – The future of the USB Flash Drive?
The advancements in technology over the past century have been absolutely astounding. In the past thirty years alone we’ve seen smartphones, fitness trackers and…
Inside our USB Factory & Printing Process
When you purchase our branded USBs on our Standard 10 working day service, they will be made and printed in our factory in Shenzen,…
Golden Week Holiday Celebrations 2018
As we approach autumn, China celebrates both its mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week a national holiday to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic…
Branded Encrypted USB Drives Now Available!
More than 20 million USB drives are lost or stolen each year, which can cause major security breaches if the data held on them…
USB Flash Drives as Leaver’s Gifts
As the end of the school year approaches, the time to say goodbye to friends and teachers becomes inevitable. Whether it is the transition…
Why Choose A Power Bank For Your Next Promotional Giveaway?
Whether you’re constantly on the go and never have the time to charge your devices, or simply need a quick top up, Power Banks…
What is USB 3.0?
First introduced in the 1990s, the humble branded USB stick has become an essential everyday item in both work and home life for easily…
Need USB Flash Drives in a Hurry? No Problem!
Are you in a rush for promotional USB Flash Drives or Powerbanks? Do you have a tight deadline that you desperately need to meet?…
The Royal Wedding Comes Up Trumps!
As the royal wedding fast approaches, the nation waits with baited breath to find out what style of dress Meghan Markle will wear, what song…
The Many Uses for Promotional USB Wristbands
Increasingly popular with schools and youth groups, USB wristbands are a great way to help with identity on trips and excursions as well as…
Why Choose a Custom PVC USB Flash Drive?
Struggling to find the perfect branding opportunity? Why not have a unique branded USB that suits your company and promotional needs perfectly! If you…
USB Memory Sticks as Promotional Gifts
Promotional giveaways are an innovative and fun way to increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. But choosing the right piece of merchandise can be…
About USB Memory Sticks – Universal Serial Bus
USB Flash Drives (also known as a memory stick or pen drive)A flash drive is a compact storage device that is used to transfer…
USB Sticks And How To Use Them For Promotions
USB flash drives can be used for a wide range of purposes, for a company you might want to give away a branded USB…
A Guide to GDPR Compliance and USB drives
No matter who you are, you will have likely heard about the imminent introduction of GDPR on 25th May 2018. But, what exactly is…
The Main Benefits of USB 3.0
A USB 3.0 interface can significantly reduce storage and transfer times for external hard drives, USB drives, and camera memory cards, which is vital…
What are the different grades of USB Flash Drives?
You may have heard the term A Grade Chip when talking about USB Flash drives. Most people think this is a generic or redundant…
How to look after your USB Memory Stick
Saving data or photos on a USB Flash Drive is a convenient way to transfer files between devices or access important information on the…
Why do USB Memory Stick Prices Fluctuate
Why do Branded USB Memory Stick prices fluctuate? Something we are always being asked by our customers. There are many reasons why Nand Flash…
China is closing for the New Year – but we’re still open!
Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events in the Chinese Calendar. The two-week global holiday is a time for families to reunite,…
Our Top 5 Most Unusual USB Flash Drives
While most people see USB flash drives as a mundane necessity that simply stores and looks after our completed hard work, at USB Makers…
10 Crazy Facts About Fidget Spinners
Well, now is the time to wow your friends with these impressive fidget spinner facts. 1. It was first patented in 1997 They may…
How to Create a Stand Out On-Boarding Pack
A bit like your first day at school, starting a new job is a nerve-racking experience, and no doubt takes you back to that…
Why Fidget Spinners Are Dominating the Office
Modern-day life moves at the speed of light; at each moment, it’s likely that we have an extensive thought catalogue of both personal and…
The Tradeshow Follow-Up – What Should I Be Doing?
Many businesses are guilty of spending all of their time, efforts, and resources on their tradeshow presence; designing leaflets, thinking of offers, scoping out…
What to Include In Your Brand Guidelines
By the time you have built a business, the chances are you have spent a lot of time considering your audience. You then would’ve…
9 Ways to Maximise Your Phone Battery
I doubt that many of you manage to go 24 hours without that all-important battery recharge. We’ve all been there, you are waiting for…
How to Ace Your Next Presentation
Whenever you hear the word ‘presentation’ mentioned, many instantly feel dread wash over them; and while a few may thrive under a presentation situation,…
The Freelancers Guide to Success
It’s estimated that in the UK there are 4.63 million workers who are self-employed, and with £30 billion added to UK GDP a year…
The Top Signs It’s Time to Rebrand Your Business
In today’s fast-paced environment, it truly is a case of ‘adapt or die’. To some, this may mean, adjusting working hours to appeal to…
How To Make The Most Of London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is fast upon us yet again – between February 20th and 24th, British fashion’s best and most unique designers, photographers, bloggers, and…
The Worst Time My Phone Battery Died
Sometimes, the universe has our back. Maybe it’s a bit of karma dished out your way, maybe you’ve been practicing mantras or visualisation –…
Business Branding – The Experts Have Their Say
Business branding is often talked about, but its true value is frequently overlooked. If branding isn’t necessarily where your expertise lay, then it can…
B2B Trade Show Case Study – Digital Impact
Exhibiting at a trade show is a costly expense for any business and can often be one of the most expensive marketing decisions you…
Five Lessons to Learn About Trade Shows
Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to showcase your products and generate new business. However, if they are not done properly, they…
Networking Etiquette – The Most Annoying Habits to Avoid
It’s an undeniable fact that if you’re looking to grow your business, at some point you will have to attend a networking event. Even…
How to Choose the Right Trade Show for Your Business
Business trade shows provide a valuable opportunity for companies to showcase their latest products, services, and ideas. As well as being a platform where…
A Lesson in Branding – What You Can Learn from the World’s Best Brands
As the world of business becomes more consumer-centric; we all want to know how our branding can communicate the fact that we have adopted…
Don’t Be a Bore – How to Wow at Trade Events
Tradeshows are one of the most effective ways to promote your business, but they can have a bit of a reputation for being rather…
10 Reasons Your Business Needs Branded USB’s
USBs have long been a popular choice for many businesses and they still continue to prove their dominance with many people using the devices…
The Magic Formula for Marketing your Business on a Budget
Let’s be completely honest right now, as a small business you’ll be watching your bottom line with the eye of an eagle, and the…
The Secrets to Promotional Success
If you’ve been considering using promotional products to help market your business, then this blog may help you on the cusp of your decision-making.…
The Top 10 Branding Mistakes to Avoid
Thanks to the very visual industry we work in, we know that when it comes to a company’s branding, it can prove to be…
The Must-Know Benefits of USB 3.0
A USB 3.0 interface can significantly reduce storage and transfer times for external hard drives, USB flash drives, and camera memory cards, which is…
The Bloggers Gadget Guide
Whether you’re a blogging newbie or have been in the game since the beginning it’s likely you’ll have an essential kit that is your…
How the Simple USB has changed Computing
In the digital world we now live in, we can sometimes take for granted the technology at our fingertips but if we take a…
The Event Trends that Can Transform Your Exposure
When it comes to marketing your brand events are an element that you simply cannot ignore. A well-executed event strategy can transform your exposure…
How to create a password-protected (encrypted) disk image
Creating a disk image or a copy of the entire contents of your hard drive, DVD, or CD can be a life saver. But…
Why You Should Switch to USB Storage from DVDs Immediately!
Any change can be daunting but making the leap from DVD storage to a USB Stick shouldn’t be a scary one. After all, with…
The Ultimate Photography Checklist
If you’re looking to get serious about making photography your career then you’ll no doubt feel overwhelmed at the vast array of technical paraphernalia…
What’s The Secret to Plugging in My USB the Right Way Around?
We have all been there – we are sat at a desk, we have a USB stick, we plug it in and it doesn’t fit…
How to Take Your Brilliant Photography Website Offline
Your website is the all-encompassing online portfolio that helps to give the entire world a glimpse of exactly what you do and how you…
How To Promote Your Music (In A Way That Hasn’t Been Done To Death)
The summer festivals are fast approaching and if your band hasn’t quite made the cut in terms of making it onto one of the…
Promotional USB Memory Sticks History I: The Origins
What are USBs? When were they developed? When did they start being used in the mainstream? These are all questions I hope to answer…
Beverage Promotion with Personalized USB Memory Sticks
Personalised USB Sticks are becoming increasingly popular as a way of promoting a new, or equally, long-standing brand, being practical for both company and…
Portable Portfolios: Branded USB Memory Sticks for Photography Promotion
An important part of getting clients is ensuring the services of your company can be seen, this is, especially when you’re in an industry…
Wood USB Flash Drives – In Touch with Nature
Choosing the right USB for your project can be tough, especially when there’s so much choice, however, if you’re after a refreshing USB with…
Logo Printed USB Flash Drives & Wedding Photography
One’s wedding is perhaps the most memorable day in a person’s life, it makes sense that they should have something memorable to store it…
Customise Your Branded USB Memory Sticks with Accessories & Additional Services
Branded USB Sticks are the perfect promotional item giving a real edge to your promotional campaign, however if you want to add that Extra edge to your…
Using Custom Flash Drives to Showcase Your Talent
Showcasing your talents can open doors, potentially making that life change of turning a hobby into a career, or help to gain more clients…
From Source to You: The Journey of Printed USB Memory Sticks
Logo Printed USB Sticks, whilst on the surface may appear as a simple product that can be constructed with little fuss, actually have a…
Custom Memory Sticks: Unleashing Your Imagination
If for whatever reason, USB Maker’s range of over 50 different styles doesn’t suit either your tastes or needs for your USB Project or…
The Life of a Twister USB Flash Drive
It is often a misconception that all Twister USB Flash Drives are sourced and manufactured by a single company or companies, when in fact this couldn’t…
Corporate USBs for your Presentations
Presentations are often key to informing your potential clients, investors, and other employees of your services and products that are available and are essential…
Branded USB Memory Sticks for the Rising Star
For the Rising Music Star it is essential that your sound is heard, which is why investing in Branded USB Sticks could help accelerate…
Leather USB Memory Sticks for Corporate & Design
Everybody likes having a promotional product that looks professional but remains affordable, especially if you’re in a corporate or design environment, it’s important to…
Printed USB Flash Drives for Schools
A great way to encourage your school to get working at home is providing your students with Printed USB Flash Drives. Giving greater interactivity between…
Stand Out at Your Next Convention with Branded USB Flash Drives
At USB Makers we understand that getting a promotional item that stands out and is kept and used by your potential client is hard…
Brand Association with Novelty Printed USB Memory Sticks
If you have a product-specific company, having a matching USB can help. USB Maker’s range of Novelty Printed USB Memory Sticks can offer just that. Pencils,…
The Future of Storage on Printed USB Flash Drives
The progression of technology in the digital era is accelerating at an increasing rate. Printed USB Flash Drives are at the pinnacle of consumer technology, being…
Cost Effective Solutions with Twister Memory Sticks
Often budget can be an important factor when it comes to your advertising campaign, however, a cost-effective solution could be Twister Memory Sticks. Twister Memory…
Card USB Keys: A Blank Canvas
Being creative with your promotional products has never been more important, with getting ahead of the competition becoming more and more competitive, it may…
Logo Printed USBs: Linking Your Customers to You
Logo Printed USBs are steadily becoming the new must-have for any corporate event for the use of promoting your company. USBs are not just…
Branded USB Memory Sticks: The Perfect Corporate Gift
Branded USB Sticks make for the perfect corporate gift, being useful and conducive to work, they are often well-received gifts. However not only can…
Wood USBs for Your Photography Projects
Photography over the last decade or so has become something very much integrated with the modern digital revolution. Whilst the classic principals and teaching…
Be Creative with Your Printed USB Flash Drive Project
Creating your Printed USB Flash Drives doesn’t have to be a hard task, it can be a fun experience, and with that with a little extra…
Personalised USB Drives: Evolving the Company Catalogue
When it comes to companies who have large varieties of product, it’s important to let your customer know that they have freedom when browsing…
Six Data Ideas for Your Printed USB Memory Sticks
Uploading Data onto your Printed USB Sticks is an often-forgotten bonus of having your USBs printed with us. As standard, we offer a 500Mb…
Branded Memory Sticks for Lectures & Seminars
If presentations are made regularly in your company, it may beneficial for your employees to provide them with a Branded USB Memory Sticks. Introducing portable…
How Printed Memory Sticks Can Help When Your Media Hobby Becomes Your Media Enterprise
Often when your media passion becomes your media job, the most challenging and important part is proving what you can do as to impress…
Metal USB Keys: Professional and Alternative
Metal USB Sticks from USB Makers’ are best known for their unique metal finish, however USB Makers’ metal series are not just restricted to ‘traditional’…
Getting Your Indie Game Out There with Printed USB Memory Sticks
Creating an independent game can be an uphill struggle, with graphics, music and story to think about, not to mention all of that pesky…
Twister USB Drives: Space Conscious Design
Having regular access to your data can be imperative, especially on a busy day at work. It’s for this reason that it’s equally key…
Encouraging Safe Data for Students with Custom USB Flash Drives
Schoolwork is important, especially when one considers the painstaking hours of investment required to make that perfect piece of work. To lose this work,…
Corporate USB Flash Drives for your Exhibition
When selecting a Branded USB Stick for your company’s promotional event it’s important to make the right impression on your client, whilst giving them a product…
Leather USB Memory Stick Series – The Ultimate Accessory
Leather USB Sticks are perfect for those in an environment were fashion or business is key. With its cool leather finish, the Leather USB Series…
Logo Printed Memory Sticks for the Modern DJ
Carrying around your entire music collection can be bothersome for anyone, especially if you’re a DJ with an extensive music collection that needs to…
Personalised USB Flash Drives & Pre-Loaded Data
One of the many additional services we offer for Personalised USB Flash Drives is the ability to upload data. Whilst often overlooked, USB Makers…
Branded USB Memory Sticks Express Service
USB Maker’s Branded USB Memory Sticks Express Service is the perfect solution for those who require in a hurry. Allowing for the ever popular Twister, Dixie,…
Logo Printed USB Flash Drives for a Unique Business
It’s vital that you show just how unique a business you have, especially in today’s economic climate, exhibitions, trade shows and talks are key,…
Planning Your Custom USB Memory Stick Project
When thinking about ordering Custom USB Memory Sticks, it is important to take the time to choose exactly the product you want, in enough time…
Personalised USB Keys – Transporting Media
Steadily, Personalised USB Keys are becoming a must-have as USB media is increasingly being incorporated into more and more new technologies, enabling data storage and transportation…
The Future of Custom Flash Drives
USB Technology has come a long way, with Custom Flash Drives being the new must-have accessory for any consumer in the digital age. USB Technology was…
Card Style USB Drives: The New Business Card?
We offer a wide range of USB Flash Drives from the corporate to the novelty. However, if you’re looking for a unique way to…
The Las Vegas Electronics Show & Corporate USB Flash Memory Sticks
Flash Nand USB Technology is becoming increasingly needed, perhaps now more than ever. With Inter-activity between different technologies steadily becoming the norm, there is…
Classic and Best Value Printed USB Sticks
It has never been more important to get ahead of the competition, especially in the current financial climate, and searching for a Printed USB Memory…
Chinese New Year & Branded USB Memory Sticks
It’s that time of the year, having just had our festive season, it’s almost China’s turn to take a break. This year the Chinese…
The Last of Us – Press Kit – USB
One of our most existing jobs to date has to be supplying the USB for the Press Kit of the most awaited PS3 games…
Logo USB For Christmas Promotions
‘Jingle bells jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh what fun it would be, to have your own logo USB hey!’ In the Christmas…
Pantone Matched Promotional USB Shell
You have decided you would like a promotional product…correct. Your company has swayed towards Custom Printed USB Drives …correct. You would like your order to be…
Key Style Promotional USB Flash Drive
What is the key to the success of your company? Do you want to have the opportunity to promote your company in an even…
Custom Promotional USB Flash Drives
Let me guess…you are a difficult person to please? Do you prefer strawberry jam instead of raspberry jam?! Chalk instead of cheese? (Mmm no…
Promotional USB Wristbands
Looking for an attractive, colourful, ‘easy to use,’ practical and travel-light product that advertises your company? Would you like the opportunity to have your…
Promotional USB Flash Drives for Schools, Colleges and Universities
How successful is your school? Can you foresee the future of your college? Maybe your university is strolling along ‘ok’…but do you not want…
Promotional USB Flash Drive Mock Up
Printed USB sticks are a spectacular way to enhance your company’s appearance and reputation towards its targeted customers! Creating brand awareness, customer loyalty and…
Promotional USB Flash Drive Accessories
Does your personalised USB drive look plain and a ‘tad’ bit lonely? Does the USB appear as if there is something missing? An accessory or two…
T Shirt Style Promotional USB Flash Drives
What a phenomenal victory for Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as they attained a glorious win over Liverpool at White Hart Lane! A 4-0 defeat…
Toshiba and SanDisk Factory
So it has been 6 days since the 10 meter tsunami wave came crashing down on the eastern coast of Japan, causing billons of…
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