Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

USB hit the scene 30 years ago this month - we look back on its journey to standardization success

In 1996, the first USB design (USB 1.0) hit the market, and it eventually became the industry standard - albeit with a few ...
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What to do when your external storage drive won't show up

External hard drives back up your most important files, but what happens when they malfunction? Here's what to do if your ...
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This lightweight app knows more about your PC hardware than you do

Most people don’t actually know what’s inside their PC—this lightweight tool quietly shows everything that matters.

CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door

The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...
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Xthings Pushes “Smart Access” Beyond the Lock at CES 2026 with Proximity, Biometrics, and Open Standards

New ULTRALOQ Latch 7 Pro and Bolt Sense highlight a shift toward invisible, identity-driven entry, while Bolt Mission UWB ...
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Universal Health Coverage

Universal health coverage (UHC) is about ensuring that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to the quality health care they need without suffering financial hardship. It is key to ...