USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...

Discount (or even grey market) electronics can be economical ways to get a job done, but one usually pays in other ways. [Majenko] ran into this when a need to capture some HDMI video output ended up ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

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Apple in June released a new dual-output USB-C charger, allowing users to charge up two devices simultaneously. However, there are less expensive — and better — alternatives out there. The new 35W ...

Apple's pair of dual-output USB-C are shipping, and are well-suited for many of your daily devices. Surprisingly, Apple had a few hardware announcements up its sleeve at WWDC this year. Most attention ...

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Most of us blame the cable or adapter for slow charging or slow data transfer. Only the techiest person among us, questions the Power Output of USB Ports. If you are one of them and you want to know ...