Is anyone plugging in a USB drive directly into the USB port? Reason I ask is because I thought I read something about getting a short cable instead of plugging in the USB directly. Did I read that here? Or am I losing my mind?

 

No, you're not losing your mind - at least not because of that. It's in the O.M. about the short cable and I'm sure it's been discussed here as well. I'm using a 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive with a 12" USB 3.0 cable and have no problems. Cable is cheap insurance versus having to replace the port in the event it's damaged so why not?

 

I got a 90 degree adapter off Amazon to use with a low profile flash drive. It doesn't flop around or get in the way like a cable, keeps the usb drive out of the way, and is easy to grab to remove it. The sliding cover still closes.

 

Low Profile 64 GB 3.0 USB. Leave it in all the time does not heat up. MP3 256-320kbps.