If you've ever wondered what all the USB port on your computer monitor can be used for, we're here to explain them, from ...

A computer, at its simplest, is a sophisticated input and outlet machine. But there is only so much it can do. It can't print a document on a piece of paper — there's a dedicated machine for that. A ...

Like all things, a computer's USB ports collect dust and debris over time. Here's how to clean them properly without risking ...

Chances are high that most of us deal with USB cables at least once a day. Whether that's because you're plugging in your phone to charge, or connecting a device to your PC, USBs are a common part of ...

When the iMac went on sale in mid-1998, most people noticed the translucent Bondi Blue shell. The bigger change was on the side panel. Apple had removed every connector Mac owners relied on: ADB for ...

Though widely used across devices today, it's important to understand that not every USB-C cable currently on the market comes with video capability.

While the average computer user likely hasn’t given much thought to the lowly serial port in decades, the same can’t be said for the hardware hacker. Cheap serial-to-USB adapters are invaluable for ...

What do you use to charge your phone? A USB cable. What about connecting peripherals like your mouse or keyboard to your laptop? USB again. Gaming controllers, external drives, speakers — they all ...

For years I have been wondering when Cisco would activate the USB ports on their devices. I have been hoping for all kinds of USB functionality to routers, switches, firewalls but Cisco has been slow ...

I have a PC-based DSO that connects via parallel port that I'd like to get working via USB (preferable) or at least ExpressCard. I picked up a USB-parallel adapter from MicroCenter thinking it would ...

It's a real jungle out there when it comes to getting connected. These ports from the past stuck around despite the ...