Topic: Flash Drive

John C. Dvorak issues a "retracted tip" regarding AliExpress, warning listeners that the site sells fraudulent high-capacity USB drives. He recommends a software tool called "Check Flash," written by a Ukrainian developer, to verify the actual storage capacity of new flash drives. The segment advises users to test all new storage media for "phony baloney" headers and potential malware before use.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak thank their executive producers, starting with Sir Mark Wilson of Glasgow, who comments on the Scottish independence referendum. A donor from New York City, Miguel Espinal, requests karma and describes his efforts to spread the show via flash drives at train stations. The hosts provide "extra thick layers of karma" to listeners supporting the program.

A recent episode of "CSI: New York" is criticized for its unrealistic portrayal of technology. The plot, involving a high-stakes hunt for a single physical flash drive that no one thought to copy, is cited as an example of poor writing by creators who do not understand digital data.