Ensure safe removal of hardware shortcuts.
Ensure safe removal of hardware shortcuts.
I previously used ROG keybot on an old keyboard where I mapped the F key for ejecting removable drives. It performed well, automatically ejecting USB devices. (I usually had just one or two and wanted to remove both at once.) Now I own a better keyboard, but Logitech software doesn't communicate with the board when keybot is active. I can set a shortcut in LGS, but this recommended option isn't working. The system message says the device isn't removable for ejection. I've tested all my USB drives; the task bar icon functions correctly and worked with keybot. Is there a way to achieve similar functionality with LGS?
Life is too brief to waste time trying to salvage USB devices that have been damaged or corrupted without using the safe removal method. I’ve noticed that removing drives without first safely ejecting small files can prevent them from being flushed to disk, which takes more time overall. Doing it correctly from the start avoids repeated errors. Most of the drives I handle are high-capacity external SSDs or HDDs with write caching, and enabling this feature boosts performance. Disabling write caching significantly reduces corruption risk. Since the data on these drives is valuable, it’s worth taking the time to eject them properly—so the drive stays functional and I avoid having to re-copy files or risk losing everything. The shortcut made the process quicker and more reliable.