Nothing is more confusing in the tech world than USB. First, there's understanding every USB port symbol and icon. Some USB ports are orange and some USB ports have lightning bolts. That's before we ...

If your computer doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi or an ethernet port, or if those connections aren't working properly, you're not stuck without internet. USB ports offer multiple ways to get online, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are in almost every electronic device, from PC desktops and laptops to phones and tablets. Yet, it's unclear what the difference is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A USB Wi-Fi adapter doesn't sound like such a bad idea. These adapters are tiny enough to fit in your hand, and installing them is as easy as ...

The SNES version of the USB cartridge slot can authenticate your carts and back up your games and save data.

But wait! You may find the problem eases if you have some extra RAM to hand and you don't need to spend a fortune. By turning ...

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...

Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall has now been generally released, and it poses as much of a risk to your privacy as it could be a boon to your productivity. Recall is just one of several new ...

This new AI "desktop" from HP hides in plain sight, with a design that takes inspiration from classic computers like the ...

Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10. Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs. Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial step. Hundreds of ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

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