I used my spare PCIe slot for something boring, and it became my favorite PC upgrade
…Since there’s no such thing as USB ports, I’ve used an x4 slot to attach a PCIe-to-USB adapter to my PC. While the two USB 3.2 ports…
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USB-C is a reversible USB connector standard supporting data transfer, charging, and video output using a symmetrical connector and cable design.
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The last thing I learned about these cables is that there are passive and active cables. A passive cable simply passes the signal through, assuming your devices already know how to talk to each other, while an active cable contains a chip inside that converts one signal into another. This matters because HDMI and USB-C are not the same things, nor the same signal. If I were connecting a USB-C laptop to an HDMI monitor, a simple passive-looking cable might work because the USB-C device is already sending a compatible video through DP Alt Mode. But since I was trying to connect from HDMI to my U
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I keep these diagnostic tools on one USB drive, and it keeps saving my PCs
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…Android Advanced Protection can reset USB protection and block Android Auto for affected Pixel phones. Google has acknowledged the issue; the timing of the fix is unclear. It looks like a recent…
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…Not quite — the answer is the lack of a USB-A port. Without a standard USB port, attaching Zigbee coordinators, Z-Wave sticks, or extra storage requires workarounds like USB OTG adapters…
Laptop makers are sacrificing ports and repairability for designs nobody asked for
…Another that comes to mind is the Dell XPS 16, which features 3 USB-C ports, a 3.5mm jack, and a MicroSD card reader. I understand that the USB-C standard…
I turned this $55 Raspberry Pi into the ultimate streaming device
…One of the biggest roadblocks was the USB 3.0 ports that shared the same controller. That divides the bandwidth among the ports. Though the Pi has four USB ports on the…
Ventoy celebrates its 6th birthday by fixing a nasty immutable Linux bug
…you can boot ISOs from USB to test OSes without altering your PC. If you're a distro-hopping addict like I am, there's a very good chance you have a…
I set up Windows To Go on a portable SSD, and it's good enough to serve as my daily driver
…Likewise, I stuck to USB Gen 3.2 speeds across all my systems for this makeshift boot drive, as it’s the fastest USB port on my outdated motherboard. With Rufus providing…
MSI's Pro Max desktops and monitors are built to make you more productive
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary The MSI Pro Max 80 desktop has a minimalist design, Nvidia RTX graphics, up to nine USB‑A and one USB‑C ports, plus security…
I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive
…Next, I added a $20 Zigbee USB dongle (SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus) and spent weeks tinkering to make my smart home responsive. Related I run my entire smart home…
This powerhouse OLED gaming monitor earned a 9/10 in our review, and it's now $350 off
…You're also getting one USB-C with PD charging, three USB-A, a 3.5mm audio jack, an optical port, and a USB-B port. Naturally, since this is a gaming…