While we're all collectively on our way to a wireless future, there are plenty of ways cables are still important in our modern world, especially if we don't have internet access or want a stable ...

USB has become the go-to way to transfer power and data, but not everything with the Xbox is designed for other devices.

Addressing what some would call a drawback of modern computer design, Apple has developed a system that provides users plug alignment assistance for hard to reach ports normally located in the rear of ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

It's common for modern televisions to feature one, if not more, USB ports for a variety of uses. While many of us primarily use these USB ports to connect a flash drive to play videos and other ...

On the other hand, any time you make technology easily accessible, it becomes a target. That’s why the FBI is warning people not to plug their devices into USB charging ports at hotels, airports, ...

Modern tech has two annoying problems: first, too much cable clutter across numerous devices; second, laptops, phones, and tablets don’t really come with charging blocks anymore. That’s why we’re big ...

It sucks that new phones and tablets don’t come with charger blocks anymore, but the silver lining is you get to choose your own—and there are some really good ones that don’t cost much. Right now, ...

Most people set up a smart TV once and never touch it again. And all things considered, they never really need to. Once you turn on the TV, the remote or even your phone helps you navigate the rest.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB ports on modern laptops are versatile interfaces that you can use to connect a multitude of devices. While these ports were once ...