Most Windows users have become conditioned over time to never unplug a USB flash drive or hard drive without first clicking Safely Remove Hardware in the System Tray. Why is that necessary? In theory, ...

Ask PC Gamer is our weekly question and advice column. Have a burning question about the smoke coming out of your PC? Send your problems to letters@pcgamer.com. Is it necessary to "eject" a USB flash ...

You must have a short in the plug. Just exactly which plug are you refering to? On the computer? Do you have only one? If you have one that still works you might have to get a hub and only use it. Or ...