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Pen drive to SSD: Top storage drive picks from Sandisk, Western Digital

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From thumb-sized pen drives for daily needs to blazing-fast solid-state drives for quick transfer of big files, there is a storage device for every purpose and need. While most storage devices offer similar utility, there are some that come with additional tools. These additional tools include hardware-level encryption for security, password protection, auto back-up and restore, and cross-platform compatibility. SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive 64GB (USB Type-C) This pen drive is a dual-purpose storage device with a conventional USB Type-A connector on the one side and USB Type-C connector on the other. The USB Type-A connector allows it to connect to most devices, including personal computers, televisions and set-top boxes. The USB Type-C, on the other hand, allows it to connect to compatible mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and some supported monitors. Moreover, the USB Type-C is now a standard port in most notebooks and Macs. Therefore, this pen drive utility goes beyond ...

Covid-19 may hurt Samsung's profit in the memory chip business this quarter

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The coronavirus -driven global shift to working from home is set to have boosted demand for Samsung Electronics ' memory chips from laptop makers and data centres, but first-quarter profits are likely to remain flat as the outbreak weakened consumer electronics sales. The South Korean tech giant is the world's largest memory chip maker, and its Galaxy smartphones are a major rival of Apple Inc's products. Samsung, which also makes home appliances and displays, on Tuesday releases guidance for the January-March quarter profit which is widely expected to be unchanged, and come under pressure in the next few quarters as the impact of coronavirus-related factory and retail stores shutdowns bites. "The visibility for Samsung's earnings is low for the second quarter," said Lee Do-hoon, an analyst at CIMB Research. Read More