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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.

Most people think branding is a massive expense with little benefit, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are many unrealized benefits of a great brand that are rarely ever discussed. We want to discuss those benefits, and hopefully you too can share the rewards of a great brand.

Have you ever wondered how custom shaped flash drives are created? Of course, we would love to say that all you have to do is send us a design and we use our magical flash drive powers to make it appear, but that only happens in fairy tales. In reality, there is actually a lot of important steps that take place before your custom shaped flash drives arrive at your door. That's why we are sharing a detailed look into the creation of custom shaped flash drives.

Did you know we have a mascot? Well to your surprise we do, and its name is Ubie! In the past, we were struggling to create a brand for our company. It wasn't until we redesigned our website that everything started to fall into place. Once Ubie came along, our brand changed for the better, and we finally had the perfect mascot we'd been searching for since the start of our company.

Who doesn't like free stuff? Everyone does, including us! That's why we love hosting giveaways for our awesome customers. We are especially excited to announce our latest giveaway called #FlashDrivesInAction. This giveaway isn't like any other that we have had in the past, but rather an ongoing contest that all of our customers who have ordered flash drives from us can partake in. If you have a custom flash drive made by USB Memory Direct, we can ensure that you are the perfect fit for the opportunity to score a 100 free custom flash drives of your choice.