What is disk wipe?

Disk Drive is portable software, it doesn't require installation. The main screen of Disk Wipe lists disks that are connected to a computer, either internal disk drives or external memory devices. Clicking on a disk device shows detailed information about it, file system in use, no. of sectors and other information's.

This screen shows how Disk Wipe recognizes removable disk and supplies information about it. Disk Wipeworks with all kinds of attached removable memory devices, USB sticks, SD cards. It will work with many cameras or mp3 players that allows their memory to be used as a removable storage and which are formatted by one of supported file systems.

Pressing the "View Data" icon will bring a new windows which shows the content of the disk, raw binary data. Advanced knowledgeable users may find this option useful.

The Settings panel allows you to optionally skip the confirmation steps prior to disk wiping. You can also name your wiped disk in here, under the "Volume Label" field. The default name is "Blank Disk" but you can change it to your liking. Setting the "Thread Priority" to one of values (from Idle to Highest) will set the level of processor power given to the running disk wiping process. Setting it to "Lowest" or "Lower" means that other running applications which are usually set to default will take more, or all processor power over the disk wiper, making it wiping the disk slower if you have other active applications doing some other job. But, setting Disk Wipe to the "Higher" or "Highest" could easily make your whole system slow and sluggish since processor power is primarily given to Disk Wipe, so it might be wise to leave it at default.

When you press "Wipe Disk" icon you will be prompted to choose a File System. Windows XP and Windows Vista will typically use NTFS file system. Older versions of Windows may use Fat32 as well as some removable media. Check the main screen which reads the file system used for attached disks than use that information. "Perform Quick Format" option should be checked on for faster operation. If "Perform Quick Format" option is not checked Disk Wipe will perform a slower full format prior to wiping, which is not necessary because the disk will be wiped anyway after formatting so use the faster option which is "Quick Format"

This screen shows Disk Wipe in operation (wiping disk). Disk is formatted, named "Blank Disk" by default and the line is showing progress of erasing, along with associated information for each step. Disk wiping can take a long time, depending on your hardware configuration and method of wiping chosen.

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Samsung announces Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi only model

Samsung is working hard on its devices, and if you want a smart camera that can share photos with your friends online, today we have the perfect device for you.


Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi comes with 16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 23mm wide-angle lens, and 21x optical zoom. This camera supports ISO range from 100 to 3200, and it can record 1080p HD video at 30fps, and 768 x 512 video in slow motion (120fps). Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi uses 4.8-inch HD Super Clear display, 1.4GHz quad-core processor, and 8GB of built-in storage. However, if you need more space, this camera comes with microSD slot, and it supports SDSC, SDHC, and SDXC cards. As for the software, this camera runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and it comes preloaded with Google services such as YouTube, Maps, Talk, Places, Chrome, and the Play Store.
Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi is same as the previous model, but it doesn’t have 3G/4G mobile connection, and therefore, it relies solely on WiFi. There’s no information about pricing, but we expect this model to be a bit cheaper than its predecessor.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2013/03/20/samsung-announces-samsung-galaxy-camera-wi-fi-only-model/

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Fresh from Motorola: RAZR D1 and RAZR D3 smartphones

Motorola is well-know for it smartphones, and speaking of which, it seems that this phone manufacturer has announced two new RAZR smartphones for Brazilian market.


The first model is called RAZR D1 and it’s powered by 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. As for the touchscreen, this device uses 3.5-inch display, and it comes with 5 Megapixel camera with Back Side Illumination sensor and HDR function. We also have to notice that Motorola RAZR D1 will come with optional support for analog and digital TV reception. Second model, RAZR D3 comes with 4-inch touchscreen display, and it’s protected with Corning’s Gorilla Glass. As for the hardware, this model uses dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Additional specs include 8 Megapixel BSI rear camera with Flash and HDR, and 1.2 Megapixel front camera for video calls. Both RAZR D1 and RAZR D3 come with 4GB of internal storage, but you can expand it up to 32GB thanks to the microSD card. In addition, both devices come with FM radio.

There are two versions of these phones: a single SIM and a dual SIM, and RAZR D1 should cost you $277, while the RAZR D3 is priced at $403.

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2013/04/18/fresh-from-motorola-razr-d1-and-razr-d3-smartphones/#more-37429

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ThinkPad T431s: Latest notebook from Lenovo

If you’re familiar with Lenovo and its ThinkPad line, you should probably know that Lenovo has released its latest addition to the ThinkPad line.


ThinkPad T431s is the latest notebook from Lenovo, and according to the reports, this is the lightest T model, and it weighs 1.63kg while measuring only 20.6mm in thickness. As for the hardware, this notebook is powered by Intel’s 3rd gen Core Ivy Bridge processor up to i7-3687U, but you can also get Core i5-3337U or i5-3437U instead.



This device comes with 4GB of RAM that is soldered to the mainboard, but you can upgrade it up to 12GB. ThinkPad T431s uses integrated Intel HD graphics chip and it comes with 14-inch 1600×900 display with 250 nits brightness. Regarding the storage space, this device comes with up to 1TB 5400RPM hard drive or 256GB SSD, but there’s also a SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader available as well.



ThinkPad T431s comes with smooth 5-button TouchPad with glass surface and multitouch, and the keyboard is equipped with backlight. Other specs include 720p HD webcam, WiFi 802.11n, USB 3.0 ports and optional WWAN 3G/4G mobile broadband support. Optional features include built-in fingerprint reader and Smart Card Reader, as well as Hardware Password Manager suite that encrypts your hard drives.


ThinkPad T431s is an impressive notepad, and as for the price, the starting price of this model is $949.

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2013/04/19/thinkpad-t431s-latest-notebook-from-lenovo/#more-37434

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Latest 10-port USB hub from Satechi

Sometimes you can simply run out of free USB ports on your computer, and this is when USB hub might come in handy, and if you’re looking for a USB hub, today we have the perfect model for you.


Satechi has released its new USB hub, and this hub comes with ten ports and three switches. This hub comes with nine USB 3.0 ports, and there’s even one port dedicated to iPad charging. This device will be perfect if you have several devices such as joystick, pinter, smartphone or tablet, that you need to connect to your computer or a laptop.

Best part about this USB hub is that all USB ports are divided into three groups, and instead of unplugging every single USB device from that group, you can simply press one of the three switches on the right and turn off the entire group of devices. Of course, each group comes with a LED indicator, so you can easily keep track on devices you’re currently using.

This USB hub from Satechi sounds great, and if you need 10-port USB hub, you can get this one for $59.99.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2013/04/23/latest-10-port-usb-hub-from-satechi/#more-37468

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Glass memory can preserve data for thousands of years

When it comes to storing data, DVDs currently provide the best solution for it, but problem with DVDs is that they cannot store your data for long periods, but luckily, scientists have found a new way to store data for long periods.

After hard drives and DVDs, the new medium for storing data might be glass. British researchers have managed to rearrange atoms in glass using laser, so your data will be stored even on 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, or even under water. Although your data can survive in extreme temperatures, it can also survive for long periods of time as well. By storing data into glass, your data will live for thousands of years, which means that 10 generations after you will have access to it when you’re gone.

This special laser can write, delete, and rewrite data into the molecular structure of the glass, and a piece of glass that is large as a cellphone screen can hold 50GB of data. Although this sounds amazing, we wonder when we will see it in action.

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Millenniata M-Disc will store your data forever

Storing our data can be a problem since DVDs aren’t that durable, but luckily for us, Millenniata has successfully developed the M-Disc, that lasts much more longer than other DVDs.

According to Millenniata, the latest technology M-Disc is the first ever ‘permanent disc’ and it can literally last forever. It is designed for business people, photographers, and all users that want to protect and store their data properly. M-Disc provides long-lasting storage by storing your data into rock like material that won’t be scratched or easily broken like other DVDs. In addition, M-Disc won’t degrade over time and it will be usable on daily basis without any problems. As for capacity, M-Disc currently can store 4.7GB of data, but Millenniata is working on a Blu-ray version that should become available someday in the future.

As for ordinary M-Disc, it will become available on October 2011 and it will be priced at $2.99. Of course, there will be M-Disc 5-packs available for $13.89 and M-Disc 10-packs for $26.59.

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Brando USB 3.0 multi-card reader : super fast

Astechnology continues to advance we see new things pop up, everything improves and becomes better and faster. We have seen that with USB 2.0 to 3.0 (which many products making the switch over to), users generally get a substantial extra speed out of their devices. Brando has therefore made a new Multi card reader that utilizes USB 3.0 technology. The transfer rate goes up to 92.22 MB/S for read and for write it goes up to 62.17 MB/S. The reader offers plenty of slots. Two SD/SDHC slots and microSD/SDHC slots, as well as Memory Stick PRO DUO, Memory Stick,Micro/M2, CompactFlash and xD slots.

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