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In my previous post, I introduced xHCI98, a driver that gives Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 working USB on machines whose only USB controller is eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI), the only kind most modern machines have. That version had…
USB-C cables that look identical may have different technical capabilities. Let’s take a look at how power, the E-Marker and charging standards affect charging speed. The smartphone supports fast charging, and the power adapter is in good working order, but…
iPhone Duo will work with Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple says, with support “Coming later this year.” The $79 stylus is the only Apple Pencil Apple names for the foldable, which starts at $1,999 and goes on sale October 23, 2026. Apple confirms it in…
Modern laptops keep getting thinner, but their port selection often gets thinner with them. Connecting two monitors, Ethernet, memory cards, storage, and a charger can quickly turn a clean desk into a tangle of dongles and cables. The Anker Nano…
We need USB-C cables for all our devices nowadays, so you can buy them at all sorts of places. You probably wouldn't find something like an AUX or DisplayPort cable at a dollar store, but you can more likely than…
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I have way too many USB-C cables, and I need a way to test them. The Alientek C2 Pro is a solid tool for people that have high standards for USB. The gold standard for this tech for a long time…
How-To by device or service ASUS has introduced the ROG Bulwark Dock DG310 for its ROG XBOX Ally handhelds, with HDMI 2.1 output supporting 4K at 144Hz, wired networking and a button for pairing wireless accessories. ASUS has introduced the ROG Bulwark Dock DG310, a…
Part of the cluster Portable Power → CUKTECH's 30 Ultra Desktop Charger Powers Multiple Devices & Laptops A 1.83-inch color screen shows live wattage, voltage and current for each output. A tilting magnetic base angles the display. Safety features include active temperature monitoring and…
Screendock Brings Its 5.5-Inch Companion Monitor & USB-C Docking Hub Cabletime introduced the ScreenDock, a USB-C docking hub with an integrated 5.5-inch 720p display designed to function as a compact secondary monitor. Connected through a single USB-C cable, Mac and Windows computers…