Backing up your data is probably the #1 item most computer users neglect, ignore or simply don’t pay attention to. Most times it’s because the software is too difficult or you don’t have the right storage device to back up your data [sat DVD, DLT tape etc]. Well, this article should change your mind. ClickFree […]
Keep It Simple Stupid is a motto I like to live by. Knicks USB Cable Holder lives by those rules as well. You could say a distant cousin from the ping-pong net holder the USB cable holder simply keeps that USB cable from hitting the ground. Simply clip the cable holder to the side of […]
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 […]
Amazon will no longer allow the sale of USB cords with the potential to fry a consumer’s technology. In its list of banned items, USB-C cables or adapter products have been added. This of course is not a blanket statement since USB-C is taking the world by storm with companies like Apple even going so […]
A practical look at battery life, power delivery, and why USB charging changes the equation. AA and AAA batteries quietly power a surprising amount of modern life. From TV remotes and flashlights to wireless keyboards, toys, and test equipment, these small cells sit behind countless everyday tasks. For decades, disposable alkaline batteries were the default […]
USB vs Ethernet: Speed Is Easy — Reliability Is the Real Conversation Every comparison between USB and Ethernet tends to start the same way. Someone pulls up a chart. Someone circles a number. Someone declares a winner. And most of the time, USB wins that opening round. Modern USB is fast — sometimes surprisingly fast. […]
Alright, picture this. I’m sitting in an airport lounge that smells like carpet cleaner and broken dreams, ordering a drink that’s technically a beer but priced like a mortgage payment. I haven’t even taken my first sip yet when I overhear that guy two seats over, leaning in like he’s about to reveal classified information. […]
A tiny design decision in 1996 didn’t just annoy us — it reshaped tech culture, product adoption, and billions of daily interactions. This post was drafted on a napkin somewhere between a refill and a revelation. Let me paint you a picture. It’s 1996. Somewhere in a conference room filled with beige computers and men […]
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 […]
If you’ve been hearing about a new technology standard called GPMI and wondering what it is, you’re not alone. So what is GPMI? To the best or our knowledge this is what GPMI is: A group of over 50 Chinese companies also known as the “Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance,” announced this new […]
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 […]
We answer what USB4 is. From physical size and connector type to the improved benefits of this new(er) technology. Four key points are mentioned on exactly why people will want to adopt USB4 technology.
