What uses USB-A? What doesn’t. It’s on wall chargers, car chargers, phone chargers, laptops, desktops, and about ten thousand other places. But the USB format is always improving. The release of USB-C is a big deal, to put it lightly. But the end of a USB-C connection isn’t quite as bulky as older USB-A adapters. …
In recent years, solid state drives (SSD) have become more and more popular. What was once an expensive technology, designed only for high-end systems, is now nearly as affordable as a traditional HDD drive. Now that anyone can own one of these drives, manufacturers have been rolling out more advanced versions. Today, we’ll be looking …
Creative implementation of Raspberry Pi can be incredibly cool. You might use Pi for something as simple as running a word processor. Or you might use it to help coordinate your garage door with a Wi-Fi network, to connect with a DSLR camera, or even for animatronics. Whatever project you have in mind, a smartly …
When tablet computers were first released, many people responded with skepticism. What’s wrong with your laptop or your smartphone? As it turns out, tablets fill an important niche. They’re more compact and portable than a laptop, but more powerful and easier to read than a smartphone. But sometimes, you want the look and feel of …
If you’re serious about your gaming performance, you need a high quality gaming monitor. This means looking for different features than you’d look for in a business monitor or photo editing monitor. For example, a good office monitor is going to be affordable and long-lasting. That’s about it. Conversely, a photo or video editing monitor …