Expect to turn to third-party apps like VLC and Plex to get around some of iPadOS's restrictions.

There are a number of other catches involved. Some SSDs require their own power supplies, meaning you'll need to connect them ...

Yet somehow, USB-C has managed to turn what should be straightforward into something closer to a guessing game. Two ports can look identical, sit neatly side by side on the same polished laptop, and ...

The Plugable adapter ... Thunderbolt docks use the same physical USB-C connection. A USB-C port (and USB-C hub or dongle) use a basic 10Gbps connection, while a Thunderbolt port increases the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple's switch to USB-C marks the end of an era — and the beginning of a clutter crisis for anyone with a drawer full of Lightning cables.

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You’ve probably heard someone say “but can it run Doom?” That’s because running Doom on the most unexpected platforms and devices has become a fun challenge among developers. Now someone has done ...

If you're still rocking an older iPhone with a Lightning port, know that Apple might soon cease production of its Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. It's currently listed as "sold out" on its ...

Once upon a time, in the year 2016 Apple completely disrupted our lives by removing the headphone jack. Starting with the iPhone 7, there was no port for your wired headphones, just a lightning ...

Back in 2016, Apple decided it was time to dump the headphone jack. That year, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus shipped without the 3.5mm port that was standard on virtually all consumer devices at that ...

One more Lightning product meanders into the sunset. One more Lightning product meanders into the sunset. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, ...