How-To Geek on MSN

Your USB-C cable might be holding back your laptop's best feature

USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything ...

Anker Prime Docking Station Turns One Cable Into 14 Ports and Just Hit Its All-Time Low at 40% Off

The Anker Prime Docking Station replaces all of that with one USB-C cable. Amazon has it at $161, down from its $269 standard ...
Rolling Stone

The Best USB Network Adapters For Connecting Your Computer to the Internet

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of the many features laptops lost as they became ...
Ars Technica

USB Network Link over USB-C

I use Spacedesk to extend my Windows desktop to an extra MacBook, and it works like viewing a remote desktop over the LAN. It's a bit laggy with WiFi, and since both machines had USB-C, I thought I ...
SlashGear

Do USB To Ethernet Adapters Work Well? Here's What Users Have To Say

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The median internet connection speed in the United States according to Ookla is just under 290 Mbps — which is plenty more than what most ...
SlashGear

5 USB-C Cables That Do More Than Charge Your Phone

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router ...