We’ve talked on a number of occasions about the problem with USB-C cables: namely, they all look alike but can have very different capabilities. Google addressed this issue in Chrome OS several years ...

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It's been a while since people regularly used personal digital assistants (PDAs). They were fairly ubiquitous throughout the ...

With the iPhone 16e, Apple has now switched every iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. Here's how to get the most out of it.

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The PocketMage is a retro-styled e-ink PDA ("personal digital assistant," remember?) with a clamshell case, a tactile QWERTY ...

If you're looking for an effortless way of transferring files from Android to your other devices, look no further than Blip.

NostalgicPod promises to turn your Android phone into a modern-day iPod. I tried it out for myself, and I absolutely love it.

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The Nintendo Switch's huge success has demonstrated a strong demand for hardware that can act as both a portable gaming machine and a traditional video game console. After all, the hybrid system ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a new macOS menu bar app that's genuinely more helpful than a quick calendar or window manager. Launched in May 2026, WhatCable is a ...

So you’ve connected a device to your PC via a USB port — but Windows doesn’t recognize it. What now? Before you assume the product (or your PC port) is broken, there are several USB troubleshooting ...