USB device

Any peripheral device that plugs into the computer via the USB port. External hard drives and flash drives are common USB devices, but there are numerous products that plug into USB, making it the most widely used interface on a computer. See USB, USB device class, USB drive and portable hard drive.

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When you buy a USB device, you simply plug it into your computer.

Big deal?

Unlike a USB 2.0-compliant PC, a dual-role OTG device need not have the capability to identify any other USB device. However, any such dual-role device must be able to operate as a standard-compliant peripheral when connected to a PC.

USB on-the-go goes for peer-to-peer connectivity

This malware exclusively uses USB devices for propagation, without leaving any evidence on the compromised computer.

United States : ESET Discovers Unusual Data-Stealing Malware

Media Maven Plus Series Duplicator is based on Media Maven duplicator, plus an extra USB port to support duplication of USB devices. The new Media Maven Plus Duplicator is powered by Athena technology with higher media compatibility and faster data transfer rate.

EZ Dupe Introduces the New Media Maven Plus Duplicator

USB devices such as mice, keyboards and thumb-drives can be used to hack into personal computers Reuters reported citing a top computer researcher.

Hackers can tap USB devices in new attacks, researcher warns

MXI Security, a provider of managed portable security solutions, said today that it has added a 64GB capacity device to its range of Stealth secure USB devices.

MXI adds 64GB device to Stealth range

Designing a SuperSpeed USB device or host gets you part way to the goal.

SuperSpeed USB: A USB 3.0 update: SuperSpeed USB revs up data transfers and maintains compatibility with older equipment

The DIR-685 includes two USB ports enabled with D-Link's unique SharePortao technology, allowing multiple users to wirelessly share USB devices such as multi-function printers (MFP), scanners, and external hard drives, from virtually anywhere in the home or office.

D-Link Now Shipping All-In-One 802.11N Router with Built-In Photo Frame, Storage and More

The DSOs also integrate 2 x USB host ports for external storage and printing devices, one on the front and one on the rear; 1 x USB device port for high-speed PC connectivity; 10/100 Mb LAN for Internet/intranet connectivity; GPIB; and XGA out for external monitors and projectors.

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Ampro's special embedded BIOS in each ReadyBoard SBC offers extended boot options, including booting from a USB device (such as a CD or floppy), and a Managed Boot Agent, enabling booting from an appropriately configured network server with PXE or DHCP support.

Low cost OEM Linux computer speeds embedded application deployment

SecuriKey is an easy to deploy security product that combines a small, keylike USB device with password protection.

SecuriKey Release 1.2

The OTG supplement describes the following enhancements to a typical USB device: limited host capability to communicate with other USB devices without the need for PC intervention; a small USB form factor for highly mobile devices; and low power operation to preserve battery life.