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  • USB 3.0 ports (left) next to USB 2.0 ports (right) on a motherboard
    4

    What's the difference between USB 3.0 & 2.0 and which should you use?

    The ports look the same, but one is much faster than the other.

    By Dave Meikleham 8 hours ago Read More
  • The Nanoleaf Smart LED Monitor Stand showing off its ambient lighting option.
    2

    Nanoleaf's monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space

    The Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.

    By Jackson Chen 1 day ago Read More
  • A USB stick being plugged into a laptop
    2

    How to safely clean your USB ports

    Don't use WD-40 or Q-tips, for starters.

    By Dave Meikleham 1 day ago Read More
  • A person plugging a phone into a charger.
    6

    Why do phones still use battery when powered off?

    Your battery is continually losing charge.

    By Christine Persaud 1 day ago Read More
  • A camera in front of a rainbow.
    1

    The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm

    Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.

    By Lawrence Bonk 3 days ago Read More
  • A person, bathed in bright blue lighting, sets a Wi-Fi router down upon a table.
    1

    There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made

    You get a waiver! You get a waiver!

    By Alec Hively 4 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding an open yellow MacBook Neo.
    13

    Apple's rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens

    Apple is already preparing updates to the MacBook Neo, iMac, MacBook Air and more.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 5 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a USB-B to USB-A cable
    12

    Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C

    Do you know your USB ABCs?

    By Adnan Ahmed 5 days ago Read More
  • Xteink X4 Pro held in hand
    11

    The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect

    The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.

    By Matt Tate 6 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a Ryzen computer processor in its orange and gray packaging on a white backdrop.
    2

    The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip is now available for $329

    Reasonable specs for a reasonable price.

    By Anna Washenko 11 days ago Read More
  • Sonos logo on a smartphone
    6

    Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app

    Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app.

    By Kris Holt 11 days ago Read More
  • A dual display workspace
    6

    If you're still on a single monitor, this is the best workflow upgrade you can make

    This simple, and sometimes free, change will enhance both your productivity and entertainment.

    By Adnan Ahmed 13 days ago Read More
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro sit alongside other Galaxy Buds models on a shelf
    2

    What's the difference between active noise canceling and passive?

    The frustrating science of keeping your ears from doing their job.

    By Max Miller 13 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of the Windows 11 UI showing the before and after of changes coming to the Windows Search Box
    2

    Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful

    Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.

    By Anna Washenko 14 days ago Read More
  • A row of Apple devices
    5

    Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available

    Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.

    By Will Shanklin 14 days ago Read More
  • Black router with four antennas placed on a table with a potted cacti nearby
    1

    The correct way to position your router's antennas depends on your home

    Know where to place your router and how to position its antennas should get you better coverage.

    By Gabriela Vătu 15 days ago Read More
  • A split layout keyboard connected with USB-C
    6

    Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?

    Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.

    By Max Miller 16 days ago Read More
  • Photo of the three colorways of Sony Electronics' IER-M500 earphones
    10

    Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros

    The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear.

    By Anna Washenko 18 days ago Read More
  • A PDA showing digital tarot cards.
    3

    The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that's absolutely obsessed with wizards

    It has a proprietary OS, a QWERTY keyboard and dual(ish) screens.

    By Lawrence Bonk 18 days ago Read More
  • An ASUS PC opened up.
    0

    PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage

    PC shipments are falling, but revenue for manufacturers is still rising.

    By Lawrence Bonk 19 days ago Read More
  • Two iPhones, on a book, on an orange table, on a floor, on a building, on the ground.
    5

    Apple pledges to buy $30 billion of Broadcom's US-made chips

    Apple’s program to invest in US manufacturing sees it spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips.

    By Daniel Cooper 19 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of a settings menu for enabling Ad Blocking on YouTube in the DuckDuckGo browser.
    19

    DuckDuckGo Browser can now block video ads, including YouTube's

    DuckDuckGo will now block video ads by default in its browser.

    By Anna Washenko 20 days ago Read More
  • Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds in a range of colors
    2

    Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds

    Nothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.

    By Matt Tate 21 days ago Read More
  • A man holds his earbuds in a field.
    24

    Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?

    Everything old is new again.

    By Lawrence Bonk 21 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of USB-C cable plugged into Apple MacBook
    3

    A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why

    USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.

    By Max Miller 21 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a USB-C cable
    7

    USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more

    They're for more than just fast charging.

    By Adnan Ahmed 21 days ago Read More
  • Hand pointing towards a screen where you can see Wi-Fi 7 written in white over blue background
    2

    Router brands could be misleading you with that Wi-Fi 7 label

    Wi-Fi standards remain as confusing as ever.

    By Gabriela Vătu 23 days ago Read More
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