At some point, just about everyone manages to mess up their precious electronics. In this case, someone (not me) somehow managed to totally demolish the mini USB port in their new Motorola cell phone.

When buying a new laptop, consider the speeds your USB ports support, as this is one aspect that most consumers tend not to investigate closely. Lower-priced or older laptops may have ports with more ...

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce support for the Ultra Accessory Connector (UAC), and it's much smaller than the USB Type-C and Lightning port. MagNeo connector will not only work with ...

[Jair2k4] learned the hard way not to lend out your expensive GPS to untrustworthy people. His Garmin 200 was returned with a broken USB port and unable to charge. Luckily, all it took was some ...

Two commonly used charging ports might look similar, but one offers more modern features and a future-proof design.

There's nothing more frustrating than your computer suddenly saying it can't recognize the USB device connected to the port. This is especially true when you're urgently trying to transfer a file to a ...

We’ll start with the simple stuff. Make sure the cable is properly fixed into the port. Take it out and put it back in again to ensure a snug connection. Check there is a good connection at the other ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

There are two things you should keep well clear of your iPad's USB-C port: random, unknown flash drives or external storage, ...

The day has finally come when we can charge the latest iPhones with USB-C cables. With Apple adopting the standard for its flagship smartphone, the company has all but embraced USB-C. The journey ...