The Surface Laptop Ultra has a secret port that Microsoft won't talk about
…As far as ports go, there's HDMI, one USB Type-A, and three USB Type-C. Except, one of those USB Type-C ports isn't like the others. One of…
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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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2d agoYour NAS has USB ports you're probably ignoring, and they're way more useful than extra storage
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…A good USB-C monitor today can act as an intentional hub . You get USB-A ports tucked behind the display, upstream USB-C with power delivery, and often even audio passthrough…
Your motherboard's USB header can run way more than just front panel ports
…The power of USB inside the PC Internal USB 2 and USB 3 headers An internal motherboard USB header is usually reserved for connecting PC case I/O to the wider system…
FireWire ran external hard drives at full speed when USB physically couldn't, but it still lost
…FireWire 400 offered a theoretical maximum of 400 Mbps, roughly 33 times faster than USB 1.1's 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 would later reach 480 Mbps on paper, but the…
3 simple fixes I used to stop CarPlay from disconnecting
…Double-check your USB cable's quality Avoid using third-party USB-A-to-USB-C cables and dongles The first thing I suggest doing might seem very obvious, but it's…
3 easy fixes that completely eliminated my Android Auto lag
…Not every USB-C or USB-A cable is built the same That low-end USB cable you bought at a gas station could be the culprit In many cases (including mine…
Stop ignoring your spare PCIe x1 slot — it's more useful than half the upgrades you buy
…Unless you bought a mid-range or high-end board, you probably already have more USB 2.0 than USB 3.0 ports, let alone USB 3.2 Gen 2 or something…
This Anker charging station can handle all your devices and can now be had for its lowest price
…It features two AC outlets, along with two USB-C and two USB-A ports. While its MSRP comes in at $50, you can now get it for its lowest price, dropping…
Your fastest USB port might not be your best, and I found that out the hard way
…For laptop users who rely on USB-C dongles or desktop docking stations , these typically pack multiple active USB 3.0 lanes, HDMI video out, and power delivery into a tiny, unshielded…
Your charger's specs matter way more than you think, and here's what actually protects your devices
…USB-C and most mobile devices use a 5–20V range, while USB Power Delivery 3.1 extends that up to 48V (for 240W charging). However, overvoltage can kill your devices, and…