most extraordinary coincidence. I have a Sony 'stick' stuck (ho ho ) in the front of my PC. I back up to it every few minuets while writing. Just after posting on this thread, the Send To on the right click in my explorer, couldn't find the device. I unplugged it and stuck it in again, and away it went.
Cleaning the contacts or whatever, but just a mind-blowing coincidence after not budging it for a couple of years.
Yep, the extended lead with a heavy desk socket is what I use for the 'carry stick'
I've been meaning to do what Tony does for ages. It's been 55 years since I used to carry white paint for dotting customer's telly controls to stop 'em getting in a muddle.