: If your operating system regularly drops the connection when the device heats up, check your system's hardware configuration. In Windows, you can open Device Manager , navigate to the Details tab of the drive, and select Hardware IDs to see if the device is misreporting its power requirements . Practical Ways to Keep USB Devices Cool

High-performance USB storage often runs hot. Use premium brands that include passive cooling (metal casings) for better heat dissipation.

Gets noticeably hot during large data transfers as it clears heat from its compact 2-in-1 frame. Kingston DataTraveler DUO Go to product viewer dialog for this item. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Dual-interface Plastic/Metal