All articles tagged with #external storage
A Tesla owner used a USB-to-FDD adapter to connect a 3.5-inch floppy drive to a Tesla. The Linux kernel still recognizes the drive and can mount it as external storage for Sentry/Dashcam/media, even allowing a single MP3 (such as Never Gonna Give You Up) to play. However, the drive’s 1.44 MB capacity makes it impractical for real use and it cannot be used to hack the car or run modern software.”
Windows 11 Insider preview builds now let you format FAT32 volumes up to 2TB using the Command Prompt, removing the long-standing 32GB cap (the graphical formatter remains limited to 32GB, and the 4GB file-size limit stays). The change applies to insiders and is not yet in the standard release.
Satechi has introduced a new aluminum SSD enclosure that matches the design of the Mac Mini M4, offering faster transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps with USB4 support, compatibility with various NVMe SSD sizes, and a sleek, minimalist design with thermal management features.
Samsung's latest external SSD, the T9, is currently on sale for Black Friday, with a 43% discount on Amazon, bringing the price down to $249.99 for the 4TB model. The T9 is twice as fast as its predecessor, the T7, and offers read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s. It is widely compatible, has a rugged build, and has received positive reviews. Other external hard drive deals are also available, but Samsung's reliability and performance make the T9 a compelling option for those in need of extra storage space.
As game collections grow, the internal storage of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S may not be enough. Both consoles offer options for expanding storage. PS5 has an internal slot for an M.2 SSD or the option to plug in an external drive via USB. Xbox Series X/S has a dedicated slot for a storage expansion card or the option to use an external SSD or HDD via USB. Formatting is required for both consoles, and games can be moved between internal and external storage.