USB-A and USB-B were invented at the same time. Here’s why they’re different shapes
USB ports are a fact of life, as ubiquitous as power outlets and water faucets. Before USB-C, there was the…
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Your USB hub can sabotage your wireless mouse: here’s the cheap fix
I remember a time when you’d have to be mad to use a wireless mouse, even if you were only…
Your USB-C cables might need a firmware update. I’m serious
USB-C cables, while super confusing, are also utterly forgettable. I really don’t think you spend hours pondering the fate of…
The ’90s cutest PC failure tried to replace URLs with physical media
The ’90s and the ’00s were one of a kind, and this isn’t just my millennial nostalgia peeking through here.…
Don’t recycle that CRT yet—these 4 uses beat any flat panel for retro games and TV
So you’ve found an old CRT PC monitor, or maybe you inherited it from your grandpa. Either way, it’s just…
Dygma Sonsei review: a columnar travel keyboard that sits on your laptop
I’ve been a fan of Dygma’s keyboards since their very first Raise keyboard. I have used a Dygma Raise or…
Skip the expensive USB mics: Your phone already has what you need (I have proof)
Are you planning to record some professional audio but don’t own a good microphone? Turns out, that old phone you’ve…
USB dock vs. KVM switch: There’s a better way to expand your PC’s capabilities
USB docks and KVM switches are more like two different coins than two sides of the same coin. They can…
Please stop using the HDMI cable that came with your monitor
Most people buying a high-end monitor spend real time researching panel technology, refresh rates, and color accuracy, then plug it…
There’s a tiny computer hiding in most USB-C cables (and it isn’t always used for good)
Two USB-C cables can look identical, cost wildly different amounts, and behave nothing alike. The reason sits inside the connector…