Why did it take so long for someone to make a magnetic USB-C port? [Video]
In launching its new Surface Laptop Ultra this week, Microsoft showed off its magnetic USB-C port and I immediately want it on everything. more…
9to5Google2 min read
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The Swiss army knife of USB DVD drives is on sale, also features a built-in M.2 SSD slot, USB hub, and SATA hard drive dock
Portable DVD writers with flash media reading, M.2, and SATA drive docking abilities are great Prime Day Deals.
Tom's Hardware AI5 min read
What is the purpose of a battery symbol next to a USB Port?
Typically, it means faster charging speeds and bi-directional charging.
Engadget3 min read
What are the limitations of using a USB-C to HDMI adapter?
Adapters let you make the most of your existing hardware, but always come with compromises.
Engadget4 min read
How getting rid of some USB gadgets can improve your bad Wi-Fi
A bit of decluttering can go a long way toward improving your Wi-Fi.
Engadget3 min read
How to safely eject a USB drive on a Mac
Every way to eject a USB stick, SSD or SD card on a Mac, how to tell it's safe to unplug, and what to do when macOS says the disk is in use.
NotchMind Blog3 min read
How Apple's Thunderbolt ports are different from USB-C
Your Mac might have a combination of Thunderbolt and standard USB-C ports, each with different capabilities.
Engadget4 min read
Thank the Lord: The New Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Finally Ditches Micro USB
There's also a newly redesigned remote that may make it easier to cycle through the ads clogging up the Amazon Fire TV homescreen.
Gizmodo — AI4 min readPixel Watch 4 & 5’s handy USB-C travel charger is currently on sale
Launched earlier this year, that useful little USB-C charger dongle for Google’s Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 smartwatches is currently discounted. more…
9to5Google2 min read
We tested 13 power banks to help you choose the best one
We tested 13 power banks from Anker, Belkin, Baseus, Cuktech, and Sharge, tracking charge times, output, temps, and capacity to see which actually hold up.
Tom's Hardware AI12 min read
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake platforms pass compliance at USB and PCIe standards bodies as launch looms
Intel is prepping Core Ultra 400-series 'Nova Lake' platform launches as CPUs and chipsets pass interoperability and compliance tests with PCI-SIG and USB-IF.
Tom's Hardware AI4 min read
How to tell if a USB-C cable is Thunderbolt
Check markings, connection information and cable identity together to understand a USB-C cable, without mistaking missing data for a faulty cable.
WhatCable Blog5 min read
How to Charge Any Apple Pencil (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, USB-C & Pro)
Quick answer: To charge an Apple Pencil, connect it to your iPad with Bluetooth on. A 1st-gen Pencil plugs into the Lightning port (or a USB-C-to-Apple-Pencil adapter); a 2nd-gen or Apple Pencil Pro snaps magnetically to the right edge of the iPad; and a USB-C Pencil charges with a USB-C cable.
Astropad Workbench Blog3 min readThunderbolt vs USB-C: what the connector hides
USB-C describes the plug. Thunderbolt describes a connection standard. Learn how speed, charging, displays and cable construction fit together.
WhatCable Blog5 min read
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