Trick out a flash drive by stripping it bare



A screwdriver, fan and a whole lotta spray-on plastic make for one sexy data storage device. In this week's edition, web editor Megan Miller demonstrates a foolproof technique for tricking out your flash drive by stripping it bare.

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Why bother? I fail to see any advantage-unless you're a Plasti-dip stockholder.

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