This is so cool that I'm just sitting here giggling about it. Many newer computers, with newer BIOS, are able to boot from a flash memory card. My HP 2133 systems can do that. So I just used the ...

The addition of a built-in SD card reader to the 13" and 15" MacBook Pros may have dubious utility for many users, but Apple has seen fit to include at least one feature with lots of potential use.

Time to shop a SDXC card.... They seem plenty fast too... This will be booting my Mini. I have a (slightly damaged) 2011 Mini that I have removed from the case and will be mounting on a wooden board ...

In the wake of this week’s WWDC keynote, in which Apple announced that new MacBook Pro laptops will finally include an SD slot, the tech press is all aflutter about what they seem to think is a new ...

We're quickly approaching the release window for Valve's Steam Deck. The first orders for the handheld PC gaming machine are due to begin shipping out in December, but even though we're still a few ...

The Valve Steam Deck is expected to begin shipping in December to customers who pre-orders the handheld gaming computer for $399 or more. But ever since introducing the Linux-powered PC with a custom ...

Discover the drawbacks of booting Raspberry Pi from SD cards and explore faster, more reliable alternatives for improved performance and longevity.

Historically, booting a Raspberry Pi required an SD card. However, if you follow [tynick’s] instructions, you can get a Pi 4 to boot from the USB port. Combine it with a small solid state disk drive, ...

Michael is a born Texan and a former graphic designer. He's been covering technology in general and Android in particular since 2011. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and ...

Swapping microSD for SSD on Raspberry Pi dramatically boosts speed and reliability, crucial for resource-intensive projects. Minimal components needed for the upgrade include Raspberry Pi 4/5, SSD, ...