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 ...

Some readers report issues mounting USB hard drives on their new Double-Layer SuperDrive PowerBooks. MacFixIt reader Gary Ratay writes: "I purchased a new 15 inch powerbook from my local Apple ...

USB-C is becoming increasingly important in our lives, as almost every smartphone uses the technology for charging. Many computer makers are now deciding to add USB-C ports to their Windows 11/10 ...

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 ...

Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.

Microsoft working on G5 compatibility for next release As previously reported, the current iteration of Virtual PC (6.1) is incompatible with the now-shipping Power Macintosh G5s. A Microsoft ...

I recently put together a system around a MSI 880GMA-E53 motherboard, which includes on-board USB 3.0. I loaded up the latest drivers from MSI's website, and all appears well. I have a USB 3.0 ...

Clearly, USB Type-C is here to stay in the future. Nevertheless, acquiring the future is not always painless, and USB-C certainly has many issues. Here are a couple of things that every USB-C user ...

I have an Asus A7V (1007 bios) and a Hercules GXTP, which adds 4 onboard USB ports -- recognized as a generic USB hub. I'm running Win2k SP2, with the latest VIA 4n1s<P>Whenever I plug my Nomad II or ...

There are a lot of interesting aspects to the new iPad Pro, but one of the most interesting is perhaps Apple's decision to go for USB-C connectivity. With the new iPad Pro, Apple is ditching its ...

The original iPhone used what now seems like a hilariously clunky a 30-pin connector, replicated from the iPod. With the launch of the iPhone 5 in 2012, however, Apple replaced this with a minimalist ...