A tiny USB stick can be the difference between being stuck on a locked-down computer and quietly fixing problems, opening files, or rescuing data in minutes. With the right free tools on hand, I can ...

Users of the Amazon Fire TV Stick streaming device may not be aware that the device features an optional micro-USB port, and here's what you can use it for.

I run a media box that is on all the time, but only actually doing anything for short bursts of time. It is a pretty standard Ubuntu Gutsy set up, with media files on separate hard drives. I would ...

Adding external storage to a Fire Stick makes it significantly more useful for playing media files, photos, and music. Setting up external storage requires an OTG cable and a USB drive formatted to ...

Choosing the right USB port helps ensure your flash drive works reliably, and a few simple tweaks on your computer can further improve performance.