Connecting an external hard drive to a computer before turning on the system can confuse the device when loading the operating system. When a computer hangs after the BIOS splash screen while being ...

It's tough to imagine a time before USB, when connecting devices to your computer meant juggling between a myriad of proprietary ports. As a solution, Intel, alongside other companies like Microsoft ...

Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...

There are several complaints from readers experiencing problems with the audio drivers in their Windows 11/10 computers. The problem is that, after they restart their computers, they find that the ...

HDMI Licensing, the company that defines hardware rules for HDMI cables, announced today that it’s releasing an HDMI Alt Mode for USB-C products. The specification allows for USB-C-to-HDMI cables to ...

Apple recently updated its Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program to include specifications for USB-C ports and a Lightning to 3.5mm output cable (via 9to5Mac). With the new specifications, ...

In the olden days, plugging something into your computer—a mouse, a printer, a hard drive—required a zoo of cables. Maybe you needed a PS/2 connector or a serial port, the Apple Desktop Bus, or a DIN ...

Apple in June released a new dual-output USB-C charger, allowing users to charge up two devices simultaneously. However, there are less expensive — and better — alternatives out there. The new 35W ...