Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 2 years old. The three new ...

If you won a lightweight laptop or an iPad, you can have an Ethernet connection instead of using W-Fi. Plugables new USB-C to Ethernet adapter cable is an alternative to using wireless networks. Do ...

The RoHS FAQs make it clear that in general finished cables (e.g. terminated not just simple cable on a reel) are in scope and that data cables are Category 3 or 4. So the CE mark should be applied to ...

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iClever's USB C Hub offers a solid gigabit ethernet solution but lacks overall throughput when connecting multiple devices. At the current MSRP, you may be wise to look elsewhere. It appears this may ...

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.

That identical-looking port might be your laptop’s biggest bottleneck.

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 ...