USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the wattage behind that familiar rectangle is far from uniform. Depending on the ...

You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows ...

These days, if you need to connect two devices via wire, you'll most likely use HDMI. This display protocol supports all sorts of device pairings. It lets you use your iPhone with an external display, ...

One of the most annoying things about Windows 11 is its tendency to change the default audio output device on you. No matter how many times you set it to your preferred device, you’ll find yourself ...

If your TV says it doesn't support HDCP, it means that it doesn't have the right hardware to decrypt HDCP-encoded content. Usually, it's a software issue, so ensure your TV firmware or operating ...

Windows is known for its multitasking capability. It allows you to put multiple apps on your screen, run multiple tabs in one browser, and do a lot of other things. But what most people don’t know is ...

Twelve-lead ECGs, although standard in hospitals, can be bulky and impractical for home use. On the other hand, Apple Watch’s ECG app is easy to use, but it is limited in what it can detect because it ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

Abstract: This paper presents a single-inductor-multiple-output (SIMO) buck/boost/buck-boost converter for wearable electronic devices.Aiming at high light-load efficiency and low ripple, the ...

The FBI is warning that the BADBOX 2.0 malware campaign has infected over 1 million home Internet-connected devices, converting consumer electronics into residential proxies that are used for ...

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 ...