At first glance, this USB port looks normal. But a closer look reveals compacted dust, fibers, and residue sitting directly on the contact surface. This kind of contamination doesn’t usually cause immediate failure. Instead, it creates unstable electrical contact that leads to intermittent disconnects, unreliable charging, slower transfer speeds, and unexplained device behavior. Ports don’t […]
ASRock’s X870 LiveMixer WiFi puts USB connectivity first with twenty-five total ports for creators, gamers, and power users. Most boards today give you a few decent USB connections and expect you to figure out the rest with hubs and adapters. That’s fine for casual setups, but chances are if you’re running external drives, cameras, audio […]
It is common to hear Raspberry Pi owners want more USB ports. GetUSB.info just read about them introducing an official 4 port USB hub. Sweet. To note, most Raspberry Pi single-board computers, except for the Raspberry Pi Zero and A+ models, include a built-in USB hub that splits one USB connection into several USB Type-A […]
IKEA has issued a recall for thousands of its ASKSTORM 40W USB Chargers in the United States and Canada due to potential burn and electric shock hazards. The recall, prompted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, addresses concerns that the chargers’ cables may break or become damaged over time, posing risks to users. Internationally, there […]
Celebrate the all time fan favorite of Star Wars with this R2D2 USB hub that not only lights up but also plays his notorious R2D2 sounds. Before we get to the product, let us take a few minutes and review how awesome R2D2 is with this summary of his big screen persona. R2-D2 is a […]
Port Hub Provides Six Connection Options via USB The Satechi Port Hub adapter extends the functionality of your M1 MacBook Pro laptop. It has all of the necessary ports, including a USB4 port, Gigabit Ethernet, a USB-C data port, two USB-A data ports, and an audio jack port. The Pro Hub Mini is the only […]
GetUSB.info researches USB products every day from every corner of the internet. While we don’t publish every finding, the research continues with a focus on delivering value to our visitors. Over the past six weeks, we’ve seen an increasing number of products described as a USB splitter. This trend makes it worth explaining what a […]
Did you buy one of those ultra-thin laptops and fall in love with the lightweight design, sleek form factor, and powerful processor—only to realize you can’t use its full potential because it lacks the ports you need? A 9-in-1 USB-C hub solves that problem, giving your laptop desktop-like connectivity. A USB-C hub allows you to […]
These are 1450mAh AA batteries that recharge directly through a standard USB port. This is how more digital devices should be designed. I am not a fan of products, such as portable speakers, becoming unusable simply because an internal battery can no longer hold a charge. A replaceable battery design is far more practical than […]
Satechi, a San Diego–based company, unveiled a new USB hub designed for the 2018 iPad Pro. The hub is built specifically for the 2018 iPad Pro, allowing convenient access to peripheral devices while on the go. Features include 4K HDMI output at 30Hz, USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 charging, USB 3.0 data transfer at up to […]
Samsung is looking to put a new twist to the classic digital camera with multiple USB ports. The idea is simple, once a picture is taken, the folks in the picture can turn over their thumb drives for a quick download of the picture just taken. Not a bad idea considering most of us now […]
Just last week GetUSB.info reported on a solar charging USB hub and a USB power strip and for noting more than to recharge your gadgets. It’s clear that USB is the common thread in recharging – and moving forward I only expect this trend to continue. Speaking of continue, now we have a 13 port […]
