* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [02-26-24 21:06]:
On 2024-02-27 02:21, Ben T. Fender wrote:
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:14:52 +0100 "Carlos E. R." <robin.listas@telefonica.net> :
Or use an external disk for doing exchanges. Mind, rotating rust speed can be in that range for some disks. 5400 rpm, connected via slow usb2...
I never suspected that this would get me into trouble but it did with a usb/sata adapter not working with disks that were not prepared using it so that a disk prepared in my desktop mobile tray cannot be plugged into the usb port of the laptop with a usb/sata adapter. I wonder why computers don't all have at least one external sata port? I do have a 128gb usb stick but may have to buy a large usb external drive.
ESATA ports went out of fashion maybe a decade ago.
An external SSD disk in an USB3 enclosure could be just the thing. Just half a terabyte or one terabyte have an appropriate price. I use one to transfer files between two computers at different locations, and to keep files when travelling with my laptop.
and usb3 must be supported by all concerned boxes or usb2 would be better choice.
I do not trust sticks.
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