Episode 1702 • • 2:53:36 - 2:59:57
1702: Sloppin' Hopper
Tip of the Day, Check Flash, AliExpress Warning
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.