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To reformat a USB flash drive and change its file system on a Mac, follow the steps here.

Your file is too large for your flash drive. Fear not! The problem is a simple one with an easy solution.

If you haven't ever formatted a flash drive on Ubuntu, don't worry we have your back. This walk through covers how to format a drive on the most popular Linux version.

Formatting a USB drive, or external hard drive, might seem like a daunting task, but it is quite the opposite. Windows versions since XP make formatting external media extremely simple. This guide will walk your through formatting a USB flash drive on Windows 10.

Ever wonder why you can't plug-in your USB drive right the first time? A recent NPR interview with the head creator of the IBM team responsible for the existence of the USB standard, revealed the real reason behind this issue that has troubled USB users worldwide. While the USB design is almost 20 years old, the latest USB version, USB-C, has eliminated this issue and set a new standard for the future USB models to come. Learn all about it in this article!

Bootable drives are an often overlooked use for USB drives. Part one of our bootable series will look into the uses and the history of bootable drives, including a brief explanation on the underlying technology, history of Linux LiveCDs, OS install disks and repair toolkits.