thumb drives
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How To Boot From A USB Drive Or CD On Any Computer
When you’re troubleshooting your computer or installing a new operating system, you may need to “boot from a disc” or USB device (such as an external hard drive or flash drive). Here’s what that means — and how to do it.
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Ask LH: Am I Allowed To Booby Trap My Thumb Drive?
Dear Lifehacker, I always take my thumb drive wherever I go. I’m also a bit absentminded. I want to guarantee my thumb drive gets returned to me if I ever lose it. My idea is to have malware hidden on the drive in a specific folder labelled ‘porn101’ or ‘myprivatefiles’. If the person opens that…
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Use A Flexible USB Adaptor To Avoid Breaking Flash Drives
Plugging a USB drive into a port on the front of a desktop is convenient, but you’re also one knee-bump away from breaking the thing. Avoid the problem by using a flexible USB adaptor or extension cord to prevent damage.
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LiLi Creates Versatile, Go-Anywhere Bootable Linux Thumb Drives
Windows: Whether you’re looking to try out Linux or create a Windows troubleshooting tool, LiLi will create a powerful Linux thumb drive, letting you pick your distribution, save data between reboots, or even launch your mobile OS right from Windows.