Connectivity articles
Windows 11 now supports USB4 at 80Gbps, also known as USB4 2.0
You can now use your Android device as a webcam in Windows 11
This is how much each minute of internet downtime would cost tech giants and different countries
Google announces first undersea cable connecting South America and Asia-Pacific
Astranis successfully tested its low-cost satellite tech for internet connectivity
Microsoft's Phone Link app brings iOS connectivity to Windows 11 but with plenty of caveats
How USB Works: From 'Plug and Pray' to Being Everywhere
Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, USB is everywhere, but how does it work? Learn about its inner workings and how the USB port has managed to survive for so long.
New EU legislation allows airlines to provide in-flight 5G connectivity
USB4 2.0 specification and new logos released, offering 80GBps bandwidth
DisplayPort vs HDMI: What's Best for High Refresh Rate Gaming?
DisplayPort and HDMI: In this article we'll point out the differences between the two interfaces, how the choice of monitor fits into this, and why GPU vendors seem to prefer DisplayPort over HDMI.
Mount Kilimanjaro now has high-speed internet connectivity
Synaptics unveils WiFi 6E wireless docking system that can handle dual 4K 60Hz monitors
Alphabet's Project Taara beamed 700TB of fiber-like Internet with 99.9 percent uptime
TechSpot's Quick Guide to Sockets and Ports
The average desktop PC has over 10 different types of connections and often sports over 30 individual sockets. Whether you're wanting to sort out SATA from M.2, or DVI-D from DisplayPort, welcome to our quick guide to sockets and ports.
Explainer: How USB Works (and How It's Remained Ubiquitous and Ever Evolving)
For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. But how exactly does it that happen? Welcome to our explainer on the inner workings of USB, and a look at how it's managed to survive for so long when others have come and gone.