USB Technical Tips
Clear, practical answers to the technical questions that come up around USB drives. Our Technical Tips explain memory sizes and real-world capacity, USB 2.0 versus 3.0 data transfer speeds, formatting and file systems, troubleshooting unreadable or corrupted drives, and how to get the best performance and reliability from branded flash storage. Written in plain English for everyday users and IT buyers alike, these guides help you specify the right custom USB stick for the job and avoid common pitfalls before you order. Whether you're preloading content for a campaign or simply want a drive that performs, the articles below give you the technical grounding, from a UK supplier that builds bespoke USBs every day.
How to Measure USB Data Transfer Speeds
The term USB is an acronym for “Universal Serial Bus”. The “bus” refers to a circuit connection that is used to transmit…
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How to Use a USB Drive to Lock and Unlock your PC
Much of our lives are now played out in a digital realm, and when you consider some of the personal information, let…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Branded USB Sticks Buyer’s Guide: What UK Businesses Need to Know Before Ordering
Updated on 6 April 2026 Ordering branded USB sticks for a promotional campaign, corporate event, or client gift should be straightforward. In…
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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…
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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…
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What are OTG USB Drives?
The Rhea USB drive is a graceful branded USB stick featuring a smooth, curved metallic body that fits comfortably in the hand…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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