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Run Linux from a USB drive with Universal USB Installer

Universal USB Installer is quite simple to use. Select a Live Linux Distribution, ISO file and flash drive, then click Install and you're ready to run Linux from a USB.

By Erik Orejuela, October 18, 2021, 3:26 PM

Apple Mobile

The first iPhone with a USB-C port is here, thanks to a passionate modder

The iPad already has a USB-C port, but Apple is holding onto Lightning on iPhone

By Adrian Potoroaca, October 12, 2021, 2:16 PM

Industry Hardware

USB Type-C is getting new logos in an attempt to solve cable confusion

Logos, more logos for everyone, get yours while supplies last

By Adrian Potoroaca, October 1, 2021, 9:24 AM 14 comments

Hardware Mobile

The European Commission wants to mandate USB Type-C on all new mobile devices

Apple might finally bring USB Type-C to the iPhone

By Adrian Potoroaca, September 23, 2021, 10:59 AM

Security Electronics

This unsuspecting Lightning cable packs an implant that can log everything you type

Indistinguishable from a standard retail cable

By Shawn Knight, September 2, 2021, 2:03 PM 14 comments

Electronics Tech Culture

Verbatim and Microban are working on antimicrobial USB drives

Microban technology ensures that your USB drive is clean of real-world bacteria and fungi

By Joao Silva, August 20, 2021, 12:52 PM 7 comments

5 Ideas to Improve and Bring New Life into Your Old PC Case

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, June 29, 2021, 6:09 AM TechSpot Hardware

If your PC case is several years old, you may feel like you could do with some convenience or utility features that it's missing and it's not a replacement that you want but some useful add-ons.

Industry Hardware

USB-C specification revision 2.1 brings up to 240W power delivery

Offering more than double the power delivery of the USB-C 2.0 standard

By Joao Silva, May 26, 2021, 1:28 PM 20 comments

Hardware Electronics

AMD says to follow Reddit's advice if you've got USB connectivity issues

But don't worry, they're working on a better solution

By Isaiah Mayersen, March 7, 2021, 9:55 AM 63 comments

TechSpot's Quick Guide to Sockets and Ports

FEATURE By Nick Evanson, November 2, 2020, 6:02 AM TechSpot Hardware

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.

Electronics

You can stack up to 16 of HyperJuice's new GaN chargers to make the ultimate tower of power

With support for up to 1600W of passthrough power, 48 USB-C ports and 16 USB-A ports

By Humza Aamir, September 29, 2020, 8:17 AM 10 comments

Explainer: How USB Works (and How It's Remained Ubiquitous and Ever Evolving)

FEATURE By Nick Evanson, September 7, 2020, 6:04 AM TechSpot Electronics

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.