Don’t panic! There’s a simple fix for a wet USB cable
Hey readers! Today’s tech tip is about USB cables. I’m usually super careful with my cables, but a recent mishap where I accidentally got one soaked left me wondering what I should do next. Was…
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Hard drive, SSD, or USB flash drive: Which portable storage is right for you?
Data is omnipresent. It’s stored on different devices — traditionally on a desktop PC, but now perhaps even more importantly on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Even though data and system…
Expand your laptop ports with Anker’s 4-device USB hub, now just $10
Laptops have gotten slimmer and slimmer, and we love that because it means they’ve also gotten lighter and lighter. But what did we give up to get there? Ports! We often miss the connectivity of…
Razer USB 4 Dock review: versatile dock with plenty of ports and power
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive connectivity 100W power for charging laptop Competitive price Gaming port for wireless keyboard/mouse Cons Just one USB 4 port No Thunderbolt support Modest data transfer speeds Unclear info…
My favorite USB accessory? This $6 retractable 3-in-1 charging cable
Phone chargers are a pain in the neck. It’s great that Apple has finally been forced to use USB-C on its latest devices, but for years my iPhone-using friends and I were stuck with mismatched…
Samsung’s rugged little 256GB USB flash drive is only $22
If you want to be ready for anything, your tech drawer needs to have a few things always on hand—like a small-but-fast flash drive that you can whip out whenever you need to move files…
USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these faster alternatives instead
When was the last time you used a USB flash drive? I had to think for a moment myself — and to be honest, I can’t remember exactly. For years, the USB stick was the…
Snag SanDisk’s ultra-compact 1TB USB flash drive for just $80
Storage solutions have become quite affordable these days, and here’s undeniable proof: right now, you can score this 1TB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive for just $80. That’s an excellent price for this much…
USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these alternatives instead
When was the last time you used a USB flash drive? I had to think for a moment myself — and to be honest, I can’t remember exactly. For years, the USB stick was the…
Avoid public USB charging stations because they could hack your phone
For some years now, smartphones have had a built-in feature that protects against unauthorized access via USB. In iOS and Android, you get pop-ups that ask for confirmation when a data USB connection is established…