Articles tagged: safely remove hardware

In Use indicator

How Do I Eject My USB If the “Device Is Currently in Use”?

The “This device is currently in use” message can be annoying and confusing if you’re not using the device. We’ll look at how to proceed safely.

Someone inserting or removing a USB thumbdrive.

What is Quick Removal?

Windows changed the default setting for Quick Removal of external drives. I’ll look at why, and what it means.

Safely Remove Hardware: Where Did the Icon Go? How Do I Safely Remove Hardware Without It?

The “Safely Remove Hardware” icon can occasionally disappear. It turns out there’s a simple workaround to safely remove hardware anyway.