Most Windows users have become conditioned over time to never unplug a USB flash drive or hard drive without first clicking Safely Remove Hardware in the System Tray. Why is that necessary? In theory, ...

Have you ever lost important data due to inappropriate removal of external drive? Windows doesn't allow you to stop a device? Accidentally stopped a drive you don’t aim to remove? USB Safely Remove ...

Microsoft has finally capitulated. After years of politely suggesting that Windows users should manually trigger the “safe” removal of USB devices from the system before unplugging it, it’s changing ...

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Here’s a scenario: It’s late, and you’re on your way home from a work trip on a subdued, last flight of the day. You instinctively glance at your phone and notice it’s about to die. Been there? It’s a ...

I have a Lenovo X1 from last year. I'm looking at getting an international USB-C charger for some travel (e.g. this. I won't usually be charging and using the laptop at the same time, but I might ...