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I have two files in a directory. One has correct permissions and the other has not. Is there a way I can “copy” the set of permissions from one file to another? … Unix: Is there a way to “copy” file or directory permissions?Read more

There’s a utility called the Lexar BootIt utility that flips the Removable Media Bit on certain USB flash drives. I want to flip the bit on my USB flash drive (it’s supported) … Usb – Flipping the Removable Media bit — alternatives to bootit?Read more

I’m running rsync to sync a directory onto my external USB HDD. It’s about 150 gigs of data. 50000+ files I would guess. It’s running it’s first sync at the moment, but … Usb – How to speed up rsync?Read more

Windows 7 frequently plays the usb/new device connection/disconnection sound. It happens both when the computer is idle and under load. All usb device connections have been checked (though I can’t rule out … Usb – Which Windows 7 log file contains device connection/disconnection information?Read more

I had recently upgraded my laptop from Windows 8.1 to 10. Since the upgrade, I am unable to connect my Android devices as MTP (or Portable Media Player) devices on Windows. The … Usb – Windows 10 is unable to load Android devices as MTP devicesRead more

I have a Windows tablet and otg adapter that can simultanously charge the device but there isn’t enough current flowing to fight the discharge!? I have 4 usb devices attached to my … Usb – Windows tablet otg simultaneously charge?Read more

Which external connection has the highest data throughput with respect to the headers used? I would appreciate a slowest to fastest list including USB 2.0, USB 3.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, eSATA … Usb 3 – Speed comparison between USB 2.0, USB 3.0, esata, Firewire and ThunderboltRead more

Will a phone(or any device for that matter) charge faster if it is plugged into a USB 3.0 port compared to a USB 2.0 port? I know to assist charging you can … Usb 3 – Will a mobile phone charge faster if plugged into a USB 3.0 portRead more

I have a usb stick that won’t show up on the computer. It has always worked in the past, and nothing remarkable has changed on the stick or the PC since its … Usb flash drive – USB stick won’t show upRead more

It is possible to use autorun.inf on a CD rom to make it run an exe without prompting the user but the same is not possible on a USB drive. Why?If its … USB flash drive autorunRead more