Universal connectors are convenient in theory. Without visual differences, it's hard to tell which USB-C cables support each ...

As mentioned in a recent post, one of the motivations for my acquisition of a Google Chrome OS-based Pixelbook is that it’ll enable me to do a hands-on evaluation of its latest-generation external ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a ...

If your system fails to recognize the camera when plugged with a USB cable, first and foremost thing you have to do is to check if there is a loose connection anywhere. Reinsert the USB cable into ...

USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.

Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. Transfer speeds are limited to the ...

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...

Apple's 12-inch MacBook has only a single shared port. Here's how to connect data, video, power and more to it. Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native ...

I have one major gripe with modern computers: They almost never come with enough ports! Adding some extra connections doesn’t ...