A recurring complaint with USB is that the "universal" part of the acronym has never been true. Almost since the format's ...

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are always in high demand but short supply. Modern laptops are major offenders, often providing only one or two USB-C connections ...

Your commands, ideas, demands and concepts form the data your system processes and stores. Without user input, a computer simply takes up desktop space and waits for directions, like a lost motorist ...

I’ve got some bad news: Those nice headphones and great speakers that you spent so much money on? They probably don’t sound as good as they could. You spent the time searching for the best audio gear ...

The Linux USB input subsystem is a single, harmonized way to manage all input devices. This is a relatively new approach for Linux, with the system being partly incorporated in kernel version 2.4 and ...

Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad finally ditched the Lightning connector to become USB input devices Monday when they rolled out alongside color-matched versions for the new ...

When building a homebrew computer, there are a few milestones that make all the work seem worth it. Of course, seeing the CPU step through address lines on the blinkenlights is near the top, but even ...

There are pocket-sized electronics, and then there’s the EclairM0. It’s a 50 x 40 x 8mm (2″ x 1.6″ x 0.3″) device that weighs just 15 grams (0.5 ounces). But it’s a multifunction gadget with a small ...

Typically refers to input sockets that go to the head unit in a vehicle. The analog AUX jack enables any music player to play back through the vehicle's speakers, while the USB port allows music, ...