STACK #219 January 2023

TECH FEATURE

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POWERING UP

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Storage solutions

Charging stations A USB charging station offers a tidy solution to a clutter of cables and adaptors. Unlike a USB hub that uses a computer or laptop’s power, a charging station is a central power source with multiple USB-A and/or USB-C ports to conveniently charge several devices simultaneously. USB charging ports are also now being integrated into conventional powerboards. CYGNETT Power Plus 24W Multi-port Wall Charger

L aptops and tablets can quickly fill up with photos, videos, and games, but their internal storage capacity can be small. That’s where portable storage devices come into play, not only to free up space, but to also back up important schoolwork. Store in a flash The ubiquitous USB flash drive can range from 32GB to 512GB of storage space. These diminutive devices can store a staggering amount of data, from hundreds of thousands of document pages and tens of thousands of photos and video minutes, depending on the size. A 32MB flash drive should more than suffice for school use, but it’s always better to have more storage than you’ll need.

SANDISK USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Save and store quickly with fast read speeds up to 100MB/s, and keep your files private with SanDisk SecureAccess software. Available in 32GB–256GB capacity.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

For those with a big digital library hogging laptop space, or wanting a fast and reliable back up drive, look no further than an external Solid State Drive (SSD). Compact and portable, SSDs are similar to a hard drive, but store data on flash-memory chips and are generally faster. They can hold terabytes of data and are ideal for keeping students’ files safe and secure. Consider what you want to store (documents, video files, music, photos, movies) and always choose a capacity slightly larger than you need.

This universal charger for multiple devices shares 24W across four USB-A ports, with support for 12W fast charging. And it’s compact enough to take anywhere.

SANDISK E30 Portable SSD Drive [1TB] Durable enough to withstand the rigours of school, with drop protection up to two metres, the E30 is designed for mobility, with data read speeds up to 520MB/s and 1TB storage (2TB model also available).

BELKIN Family Rockstar

SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD Drive [1TB] Shock resistant, pocket-sized storage with a massive 1TB of space (2TB model also available).

4-Port USB Charger The Rockstar will charge two phones and tablets simultaneously, has a generous 10ft cord, and can be also be wall mounted.

Get fast transfer speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and management software for PC, Mac, and Android.

GAME ON!

Designed for gamers wanting more storage space, Seagate’s Firecuda game drives have a massive 2TB capacity for a library of games, files, and media, and built-in customisable LED RGB lighting to add atmosphere. Compatible with PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox, they also suit non-gamers looking for a generous hard drive. And that’s not all. The Firecuda range of special editions features popular characters from the Star Wars and Marvel universes to jazz up a game station or desk, from Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and Grogu, to Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Wakanda’s finest warriors.

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