As the name suggests, the Universal Serial Port or USB is a widely used standard implemented in a wide variety of hardware devices. In this piece, we’re discussing USB versions, connectors, and standards from USB 1.0 to USB 4 – which is expected to land later this year, or, more likely, early in 2021. [...]
Modern technological advancements are fantastic, cloud storage, in particular, is a highly convenient and safe way to store information. That said, the humble USB is a tried and true method of storing and transporting data. We think there’s undoubtedly still a place for it, even in an advancing technological society. In this blog, we’re [...]
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 designed to be robust, resilient and incredibly powerful, which means they are more than capable of offering many years of loyal service, so long as you look after them properly. [...]
USB drives are relatively simple devices on the outside; compact and easy to operate, which is why it’s so easy to forget that under the surface, they are packed with complex circuitry. In this piece, we’re going to explore how a USB flash drive is made and what internal components are used to operate [...]
You may have heard the term OTG in relation to either your phone or USB flash drives, but you may not be aware of what it actually is, or more importantly what it can do. OTG means "On The Go" and does exactly that. It refers to memory sticks that can be used directly [...]
After spending time choosing the right Custom USB flash drive to suit your branding, making sure your logo looks on point, and that your order will arrive in time for your event, you have finally taken delivery of your branded USB flash drives. But the excitement can quickly fade when you realise you [...]
USB's have had a long and winding road over the past 30 years, with multiple types of flash chips, it is not widely known how far we've come since they were first created and what impacts each type of Flash has. We're here to help clear things up a bit and give customers [...]
First introduced in the 1990s, the humble branded USB stick has become an essential everyday item in both work and home life for easily storing and transferring files. With over 3 billion USBs shipped out every year, these handy storage devices continue to be popular across most industries. As USBs go from strength to [...]
