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There's nothing more frustrating than your computer suddenly saying it can't recognize the USB device connected to the port. This is especially true when you're urgently trying to transfer a file to a ...

If you've ever looked closely at the USB ports on your laptop or desktop PC, you may have noticed that some are labeled with a small symbol. It looks like the letters SS, with a three-pronged icon ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's remarkable how advanced mobile phones have become in recent years. Where before they could only make calls and maybe play a couple of ...

The colors of USB ports on your computer are more than just an aesthetic choice; they offer valuable information about the features and performance capabilities of each port. Among these, blue USB ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Running Linux from a USB drive is possible. You can boot just about any distribution you want from USB. There are some things you should consider before going this route. I've used Linux in just about ...

You can find the Anker 7-Port USB-C Hub now for $25 on Amazon, down from its original $40 price tag. This is a $15 savings, ...

In this post, we will show you how to enable USB-C charging on a laptop in Windows 11. USB-C has revolutionized how modern laptops charge their batteries and connect to peripherals. This versatile ...