PORTABLE TECH. REDISCOVERED.

Make the right connection.

Understand the files, cards and connections behind your favourite portable devices.

7 articles to explore

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How to identify USB Mass Storage, MTP and vendor-specific device workflows.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G02-S1, G02-S3.

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Check container, codec, encoding settings and DRM separately.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G03-S2, G03-S3.

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A model-aware comparison of MiniDisc media modes and documented Net MD/Hi-MD transfer procedures.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G04-S1.

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A generation-first guide to documented iPod USB/FireWire data and charging connections.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G05-S1, G05-S2, G05-S3, G05-S4.

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How SD, SDHC and SDXC capacity classes differ and why the camera determines compatibility.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G07-S1.

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How to distinguish CompactFlash from CFast and match a reader to an older camera.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G08-S1.

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A model-first guide to Sony Memory Stick formats, adapters and readers.

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Original diagram by Things To Do Your Thing; facts are traced to G09-S1, G09-S3.