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Please stop using flash drives for backups (do this instead)

The main problem with hard drives is wear and tear on the moving parts. Eventually, all mechanical parts will wear out and ...

USB flash drives can work as extra RAM — here's how it works

But wait! You may find the problem eases if you have some extra RAM to hand and you don't need to spend a fortune. By turning a USB flash drive into virtual RAM, you can reduce your reliance on an ...