I plugged a 3.5-inch floppy disk reader into my Android phone, and it just worked
…After plugging the 3.5-inch floppy disk reader into my Pixel 10 Pro using the included USB-C-to-USB-A dongle and inserting the disk, I was surprised that Android…
Search
Related topics:
USB-C
Tracked topic
USB-C
USB-C is a reversible USB connector standard supporting data transfer, charging, and video output using a symmetrical connector and cable design.
People also ask
Why did the cheap cable fail completely?
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
I bought an HDMI-to-USB-C cable that didn't work, and now I know why they're so confusingTop stories
A tiny 5-inch USB screen fixed my desk clutter better than any ultrawide could
…To rectify this issue, you can get yourself a dedicated dashboard, a tiny $20–50 USB-powered screen that lives under your monitor or next to your keyboard. More pixels don't…
Your PC probably has an unused M.2 slot, and it's the cheapest upgrade available
…The solution here is to get a USB expansion card. You may have seen PCIe USB cards with 6 or 7 USB ports, but if you don't want to occupy a…
Your PC’s Wi-Fi isn't terrible — you're just making these rookie mistakes
…However, plugging your adapter into a USB 3.0 port can create interference if there are nearby devices connected to other USB 3.0 ports. The problem is that USB 3.0…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…At first, I thought it was my USB-C cable, and then I assumed it was related to my Ioniq 5's USB port, especially since I encountered this issue a few…
This mini PC packs a Ryzen 7 and 24GB RAM, and its discounted price is now hard to ignore
…ACEMAGICIAN K1 Mini Gaming PC $429 $499 Save $70 CPU AMD Ryzen 4300U Memory 16GB DDR4 Storage 256GB M.2 SSD Operating System Windows USB Ports USB-A, USB-C This Mini…
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…
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…
Your bad Wi-Fi isn't your ISP or PC's fault if you're following these 4 practices
…For starters, users often tend to plug their USB Wi-Fi dongle at the back of their cabinet, resulting in interference with most, if not all, of the other USB devices plugged…
I replaced five smart home hubs with a $30 Zigbee dongle and never looked back
…Realistically, a single $30 Zigbee USB dongle can replace all those boxes. It doesn't just save space; it actually breaks the walled gardens that manufacturers spend millions to protect. Proprietary hubs…