How to Make Raspberry Pi 3 Boot From USB
The Raspberry Pi is a versatile piece of kit, capable of a diverse range of tasks. But it has one glaring flaw: the inability to boot from USB. Until now, that is.
How to Buy a USB-C Cable That Won't Destroy Your Devices
A few months ago, Amazon banned USB-C cables that did not meet the standards set forth by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and for good reason: such cables are prone to failure, can damage connected devices, and even catch fire.
How to Set Up Your Wireless and USB Printer in Linux
Under ideal circumstances, printing on Linux will just work. But if you run into problems, several fixes are available, such as CUPS or the manual installation of drivers - assuming your printer is supported by Linux...
Thunderbolt 3: What It Is & Why You Need to Start Using It
Thunderbolt 3 may just be the only device cable you need to know about anymore. It's so awesome that it's making everything else obsolete. Here's what you need to know.
How USB Tethering Can Fix Your Laptop's Bad WiFi Connection
Your phone can connect to the WiFi but your laptop can't? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
How To Add Missing Ports To Your New MacBook
Sometimes you just need more ports, particularly if your laptop only has one connector. Here's how to add them to your new MacBook.
10 Acronyms and Their Meanings You Need to Know in 2015
Technology still continues to improve dramatically and 2015 is certainly no exception. But, with new technology comes new terminology, and with new terminology comes new acronyms.
10 Smarter Ways to Charge Your Smartphone
How do you recharge your phone? At a guess, I'd say you plug it into a standard charger, or even the USB port on your computer. The dull way.
Do You Really Need to Eject Your Flash Drive (or Device) Before Removing It?
It's well known that USB flash drives are supposed to be ejected before removing them. But do you really still need to do this? What happens if you don't?
Your USB Port Is A Security Risk, Sony Offers Streaming Gaming, And More [Tech News Digest]
Cable companies fight municipal broadband, AOL wants to robocall you, Spotify adds equalizer, play Game Boy Advanced games on iPhone, and The Onion demonstrates using Kindle to show off how smart you are.
AOC 16" USB Monitor Review
We're all used to connecting monitors through VGA, DVI, and HDMI cables. But USB? Today we'll be taking a look at an AOC 16" secondary monitor that gets power and data over USB.
Two Hardware Hacks to Improve your Chromebook: SD Cards and USB Modems
What's the best way to super-charge your Chromebook's functionality? Try out these two hardware hacks to make your device do more.
USB Condoms Protect Your Data While You Charge
Int3.cc has just introduced USB Condoms, a small device for your USB plug to protect your data from "juice jacking", when someone is able to steal your data through a public charging station.
Get a Head Start On Your USB Toolkit With Windows System Control Center
I often joke about being the only IT guy with a 36-inch pipe wrench in his toolbox. Funny, but also probably true. But I do carry one IT tool in my kit that is just as powerful and hefty as that pipe wrench - the Windows System Control Center on my Tools USB flash drive. The WSCC is an interface that gives you access to the SysInternals and NirSoft suite of tools. It's like having a 3 foot pipe wrench in your back pocket! Only considerably more comfortable.
Why USB Sticks Are Dangerous & How To Protect Yourself
USB drives are so pervasive in today’s world of technology, but when they first debuted, they revolutionized data exchange. The first USB flash drives had an 8MB capacity, which isn't much by today’s standards, but a far cry better than the alternatives - the 1.44MB floppy or the CD that required permanent burning. Nowadays we have USB drives that are larger than traditional hard drives.