Press Release from Newnham Research GetUSB Summary: Newnham uses a proprietary lossless graphics transport format that converts the pixel signal to be transferred via USB then renders the signal pack into pixels to be viewed. The driving force for the product is to make adding monitors to PCs and laptops quick and easy, like any […]
USB 5Gbps — The “Hold My Beer, I’m Fast Enough” Speed Look, if USB had a middle child, this would be it. Five gigabits per second sounds impressive until you realize it’s basically the cousin who runs a 5K once a year and brags about it all Christmas. It works. It transfers your files. It […]
USB-C is a big step forward for connectors, but it is still a confusing mess when it comes to what each port can actually do. I just spent the afternoon reading the USB-IF documentation about USB-C and I have questions. And rants. While I was at it, I revisited our breakdown of USB Power Delivery […]
What Is USB-PD? Explination + Charts USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) turns USB-C into a universal, negotiated power system for everything from earbuds to gaming laptops. If you’ve bought a phone, laptop, or charger in the last few years, you’ve seen the label USB-C with PD. It’s more than just marketing. USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) is […]
How USB took over everything—from the clunky one-way Type-A to today’s reversible USB-C—told from our bar-stool friend after a couple drinks. You ever notice how USB just kind of became the thing that runs everything in your life? One day we’re plugging in beige printers with cables thick enough to tow a car, and the […]
Microsoft is trying to ending USB Type-C port confusion by addresses the user issues they face with USB-C ports on Windows 11 devices. Even though USB-C is ‘supposed to be’ universal the ports themselves do not offer the same functionalities – leading users to confusion and frustration. To combat this, Microsoft has implemented new standards […]
Working in a low light room with proper monitor lighting can reduce stress, reduce headaches and make employees a bit more productive. The Quntis Computer Monitor Light Bar is a sweet workspace lighting addition and good solution for tech peeps who demand a good work light solution. Engineered to eliminate screen glare, the Quntis monitor […]
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 […]
The USB Mass Storage Device Protocol defines how USB devices which are attached to a host computer should interact (such as flash drives, external hard drives, and memory cards) and this protocol is critical for allowing stuff to talk with each other in the computer world. Here’s a breakdown of its core components: In order […]
Review: USB-C cable tester by BLE caberQU USB-C has firmly established itself as the universal connector standard, integrating data transfer, power delivery, and video output into a single interface. With so many cables on the market, knowing which ones truly deliver on their promises can be challenging. That’s where the BLE caberQU comes in, a […]
I want to copy protect a digital photo on a USB flash drive. The answer wasn’t as obvious as I had hoped, but I did find it. Below is the process I used to get what I needed. The first thing I want to emphasize is that I want to protect a digital copy of […]
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 […]
