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USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

We're not pleased that the T-Mobile G1 lacks a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but there are ways to use your favorite headphones with the smartphone. The Seidio Mini USB to 3.5mm Adapter is a simple ...

Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a common connection used in many devices, from smartphones, laptops to everyday gadgets. It allows data transfer, device charging, and even video output. USB ports are ...

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If you put in an order for a new MacBook Pro, welcome! You’re about to enter a brave new world, one where all your ports look the same as each other but remain totally different from every other port ...

Back the late 2000s, when netbooks were the latest craze, some models would come with an inbuilt 3G modem for Internet access. At the time, proper mobile Internet was a hip cool thing too — miles ...

The unit also measures voltage, current, and power in real time, giving users a clear view of what their circuits are ...

Something to look forward to: We are getting closer to Apple's debut of an all-new Mac mini, and thanks to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we know a fair bit about the product's redesign as well as other ...

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As late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Seth Myers have proven throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you don’t need a lot of technology to broadcast yourself to the world. They’ve often done it with ...