Flash Drive got soaked- but still alive- What to do if does happen to you

I have heard of a couple of guys with their testimony of flash drive surviving a dip in the washing machine but I never though I would experience it myself.

And all I can say it, its ALIVE!

I left my Emtec mini 4GB USB flash drive in my shorts that went straight to the laundry. Our helper wasn't able to check the pockets so, she washed it together with my shorts. Tsk tsk. I had some important files in there.

What I did:
1.) Don't be quick to test it right away. Whatever you do, DO not plug it to the USB PORT.
2.) Get a hair dryer and dry your USB device at all angles possible, especially pointing the hair dryer through the usb connector's mouth (refer to image below). If you can find a way to open the flash drive, even better, dry the circuits directly.
3.) To be safe, wait for at least two days before trying it out and I am sure your USB drive will survive this unfortunate accident.

Take note though that backing-up your data must be your first priority after that wet accident because although the drive turned out ok, these metal circuitry went for a dive, and what happens when metal materials get wet? They may rust and when that happens, it will cause your drive to totally breakdown.

On the bright side though, there is also a chance it wont and you will be able to use your drive for as long as you can. What's important is, you will be able to retrieve your data.

Non the less, if you want to be safe, get the OCZ ATV which is water resistant and I believe will even survive and maybe even enjoy the swim! :-)


POINT TO USB'S MOUTH

Silverstone RAVEN RV01 Gets EDITORS CHOICE on PC Gamers Magazine

Silverstone's latest-one of a kind case under their new flagship series, RAVEN, bagged the editors choice on one of the most read PC magazines in the U.S., PC GAMER MAGAZINE. As we tested this case ourselves here at techisland, we know it deserves that award! Watch out for it's full feature soon on the next coming Episodes of TECHISLAND on RCTV Channel 36, SkyCable Cebu!

Downloaders in the Philippines be WARNED! They are out to getyah!

SOURCE:
Inquirer express

Last update: February 18 2009, 10:56 AM
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‘Downloaders’ be warned, you're next
Alexander Villafania
INQUIRER.net

February 17, 2009

PASIG CITY, Philippines–Individuals downloading music, movies and software are being targeted by the Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team (PAPT), a consultant for the software organization Business Software Alliance (BSA) said.

However, trapping and prosecution of individuals may not happen until the country’s Intellectual Property Code is amended.

BSA consultant Bienvenido Marquez III said in an interview that end-users should also be liable for piracy, even if downloads are for personal use.

The growing usage and decreasing cost of broadband Internet services in the Philippines are now allowing people to download larger files, such as software and movies, into their hard drives.

"We can't prosecute individuals because there is no such law. However, we can go after individuals or even shops caught sharing or selling downloaded items," he said.

He added that even the E-Commerce Law has no specific provisions on prosecuting piracy through downloading.

Marquez said Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and Senator Edgardo Angara have proposed amendments to the current IPR Code.

Marquez said downloading of illegal content from the Internet has increased worldwide and in the Philippines and that losses could be in the millions.

There are now a lot software applications and peer-to-peer websites that allow downloading of content from the Internet.

However, there are few laws abroad governing prosecution of users who download content from the Internet partly because content are hosted in different places abroad.

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OCZ's Newest addition to its gaming Keyboard Family- The Illuminati

I have to say it, I love the name. The Memory-Industry Giant is certainly showing it's prowess in other fields. Providng not only hard core overclocabble RAMS, Super Solid State Drives but also Gaming Accesories like keyboards and mices. Following the success of my previously blogged OCZ DOMINATRIX mouse and OCZ Alchemy Elixir II keyboard, the Illuminati will for sure be another breakthrough in the Gaming Keyboard Industry for OCZ.



OCZ Technology Introduces Alchemy Illuminati Backlit Keyboard Designed for Multimedia Users



Sunnyvale, Calif.—February 19, 2009—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the expansion of its peripherals under the Alchemy line, with the introduction of the Illuminati multimedia keyboard series for advanced computing complete with a stylish backlit effect. Featuring a wealth of user-friendly options combined with an ergonomic and sturdy design, the Illuminati’s unique combination of features and value won’t leave users in the dark.



“Building on our Alchemy line of peripherals OCZ is now introducing the Illuminati backlit keyboard,” commented Ryan Edwards, Director of Product Management at the OCZ Technology Group. “The Illuminati Keyboard offers multimedia consumers a host of features including rubber coated keys for comfort while both working and gaming, fourteen quick launch keys to better access to multimedia, and the choice of two backlit colors making it easier to make full use of the keyboard in low light environments.”

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ocz_peripherals/ocz_alchemy_series_illuminati_keyboard

OCZ Solid State Drive hits Japan!

OCZ very famous for it's DDR RAMS but lately they have also been growing strong in the Solid State Category. Here is proof that their SSD drives are really one of the strongest SSD drive's out there!

our APEX series SSD is featured for the first time on the cover of popular “PC PARTS Perfect Catalogue 2009” published by the leading DOS/V Power Report magazine. This catalogue is a must for any serious DIY user in Japan

-OCZ

Silverstone SLIM Bluray and DVD player

Silverstone is well known for a lot of their HTPC cases like the Silverstone ML02, which is one the sleekest HTPC cases we have seen in the market today. The ML02 though requires a very specific type of DVD player, similar to those you see in a laptop. The problem though is it is very hard to have access to these type of players in the market as they are usually just built in the laptop's. So Silverstone has just released 2 new products. A Slim Bluray Player and Slim Multi DVD drive.





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Side Note:
I have been quite busy lately that is why I have not been able to update this blog a lot but today I found time to upload three topics. More to come very soon! Hope you enjoy my site!

Sunbeam Acrylic Ultra Tech Station

Surprisingly, even with the world's economic crisis, The enthusiast community is still growing more and more each day and as they grow, so does the hunger for more new and exciting Enthusiast level PC equipments. If you are an enthusiasts, then you should know that one of our favorite things to do is to overclock our rig's and when we do OC, then we need to have an easy to access very cool system, usually an OPEN SYSTEM. An open system is basically having a platform to mount all your parts and have quick access to them anytime you have to without the need to open and close a case. I have seen a lot of this in the market but this is the first time I have seen one in acrylic and hellyah, it look's very coool!

Enjoy!



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