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How can I figure out what this USB device is?

I've got a Windows laptop computer I'm working on that has a small usb device plugged into it, and I can't tell what it is. It has a little red square with an icon of a six-armed gear, and it's one of those low-profile things that only sticks out a quarter-inch or so. I'd almost think it's a wireless mouse receiver, except that this thing also has a wireless mouse receiver plugged in. Is there a program I can run to tell me what USB devices are plugged in?
posted by Pope Guilty on Nov 9, 2012 - 7 answers

 

Help me go wireless.

I want to be able to access my hard drives wirelessly, and I don't know where to start. Plus bonus question. Help! [more inside]
posted by phaedon on Aug 23, 2012 - 19 answers

Help! Photos trapped inside my camera!!

Can someone point me in the direction of a driver that will work in Vista to allow me to get my photos off my camera? [more inside]
posted by robotot on Mar 2, 2011 - 5 answers

Do usb and firewire outlets exist?

Can I set up usb connections, dvd/cd drives, and other computer stuff in separate rooms? Do usb and firewire, and dvd/cd drive outlets exist that can be mounted in wall-boxes? [more inside]
posted by Tchad on Feb 3, 2011 - 11 answers

Driving something with a boot the size of my thumb.

Creating a bootable copy of Windows 7 64 bit on a USB drive. [more inside]
posted by 517 on Aug 10, 2010 - 8 answers

Full deluxe duplex

A computer recording question. What will I need to turn a modern desktop PC into a multitrack studio? [more inside]
posted by jonathanbell on Jul 15, 2010 - 14 answers

how can I get data off this drive?

I am trying to recover data from a WD3200ME-01, a WD 320GB USB-powered drive but the physical drive does not have SATA or IDE connection - only a mini USB connection soldered to the circuit board - and the drive is not recognized via USB anymore. [more inside]
posted by dozo on Jul 16, 2009 - 9 answers

USB 3.0 or not

Looking at getting a new computer. Is it worth waiting for USB 3.0? [more inside]
posted by echo target on Jan 19, 2009 - 15 answers

can I setup usb on linux to only support input devices?

Does anyone know a good way to make input devices be the only thing recognized by usb on linux? [more inside]
posted by brent_h on Jun 4, 2008 - 8 answers

KVM that doesn't suck?

Do you know of a USB/DVI KVM switch for 2 computers that doesn't suck? [more inside]
posted by dyslexictraveler on May 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Free my files!

How do I get ~40GB of data off my outdated PC? [more inside]
posted by kwaller on Mar 8, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me find a bluetooth usb dongle for purchase.

Help me find a bluetooth usb dongle for purchase. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Jul 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Thumb Drive Life Cycle

Thumb Drive Life Cycle [more inside]
posted by KRS on May 24, 2007 - 2 answers

Can you identify this connector?

Can you identify this connector? It's actually for bluetooth in the Mac Pro, but I want to figure out what this 10-pin connector is officially called so that I can buy a male analog of it. [more inside]
posted by floam on Jan 27, 2007 - 16 answers

Where can I find a USB lock?

Where can I find a device that locks a USB port to a specific mouse or keyboard? [more inside]
posted by unexpected on Aug 4, 2006 - 6 answers

Looking for a USB conntector

I am trying to purchase, online or in the Seattle area, a Type A (female) right angle dual stacked USB connector. I have been unable this far to find someone willing to sell be just one (as opposed to a ship container full from China). Anyone knoew where I might be able to? Radio Shack and Westlake Electronics do not carry them and Radar Inc did not have any right angle ones.
posted by Riemann on Jul 24, 2006 - 8 answers

USB key anomaly

There should only be 5 mb of data on my 1 gig usb drive, but it says there's 493 mb used up. what's going on? [more inside]
posted by jadanzzy on May 5, 2006 - 15 answers

Can you spin down an external hard drive?

Can you spin down a hard drive in an external USB or Firewire enclosure? [more inside]
posted by knave on Nov 25, 2005 - 10 answers

hot-swap query

Hot-swap question, PCs to Macs and vice-versa... [more inside]
posted by jonathanbell on Sep 5, 2005 - 3 answers

Where can I get customized USB drives for a good price?

Where can I get customized USB thumb drives for a good price? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Aug 1, 2005 - 5 answers

Must have programs for a USB card

I'm looking for programs that are able to be stored on a USB memory stick that will allow me to run them off the stick and stay on top of things wherever I am. Anyone point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted by nosophoros on Jun 21, 2005 - 19 answers

USB Drive

So I just got a 512MB USB key drive as an early christmas present, and I'm looking for interesting things to put on it (other than, you know, files). I know about Portable Firefox and Portable Thunderbird, but is there anything else I should check out?
posted by kaefer on Dec 24, 2004 - 11 answers

Can you suggest a decent, cheap external firewire or USB CDRW that works with OS9?

My mother has an older iMac running on OS9. I'd like to upgrade her to a new one but can't afford it right now. I need to buy an external firewire or USB CDRW that will work with OS9 so she can easily back up her digital photography; can anyone suggest something decent and cheap?
posted by luriete on Dec 1, 2004 - 8 answers

Problem with XP recognizing a USB connexion

My computer (Windows XP) will not recognize the USB connection I've added to it. [more...] [more inside]
posted by vito90 on Dec 27, 2003 - 3 answers

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