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A USB flash drive is a reliable way to transfer files between PCs, back up important data, or even test out different operating systems. While most USB flash drives can last over a decade, their ...

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, ...

For safety purposes as well as to prevent corrupting the data inside the external hard drive, it is highly recommended to safely eject the external hard drive. Although most Windows 10 already has a ...

Microsoft has long cautioned PC users to take great care when removing flash drives. Following the right steps, in the right order, is the only way to ensure your data’s safety, the company has said.

It's common practice to hit "Safely Remove USB" before pulling out a flash drive from Windows devices, but Microsoft has officially called it quits on that requirements. As part of a new update, the ...

In brief: Do you have a devil-may-care attitude when it comes to removing USB sticks and hard drives, preferring to pull them straight out of a PC rather than 'ejecting' them? Soon, you won't have to ...