Learn three ways to connect your computer to the internet using USB ports, including adapters and phone tethering.

Using a computer in your business usually requires that you connect it to a network. For connection to a wired network, you'll need a free Ethernet port on your computer. If one is unavailable, a USB ...

As laptops have got slimmer, lighter and more compact, sacrifices have been made, the most obvious being the removal of many of the ports we used to rely on. Gone are the days when you could find a ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cords are a fact of life, and most ubiquitous of all is the USB cable, which is responsible for everything from transferring information from ...

Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

There are few things that come in as wide a variety of prices as cables and interconnects. HDMI cables, for instance, can run from $1 to over $1,000 for the same length. USB cables can be similarly ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...