Chances are high that most of us deal with USB cables at least once a day. Whether that's because you're plugging in your phone to charge, or connecting a device to your PC, USBs are a common part of ...

This week I've been: Looking into proof-of-human technology and digital ID, on both technology and privacy fronts. Call me a rebel, but I haven't been best satisfied with the direction Windows 11 has ...

An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The feature is currently experimental, ...

If you've been using computers for more than a couple of decades, you've probably used a serial port to attach peripherals like your mouse and modem. Until the USB standard rendered them obsolete in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As technology has advanced, the types of ports on computers have also changed for the better. However, that doesn't mean devices with older ...

Universal USB Installer is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use. Simply ...

We know, you’ve already got a USB to serial adapter. Probably several of them, in fact. But that doesn’t mean you couldn’t use one more — especially when it’s as as cleverly designed as this one from ...

Some software and specialty hardware requires you to use a traditional serial port. Serial ports have been around for decades and work by transferring one bit of data at a time at a relatively slow ...

Artix Linux is a rolling-release distribution based on Arch Linux, offering users the flexibility to choose between different init systems such as OpenRC, runit, and s6. This guide will walk you ...

Puppy Linux is a lightweight and versatile Linux distribution ideal for breathing new life into lower-end machines. It can be easily installed on a USB flash drive, providing a portable and secure ...