A smart plug with USB ports can let you automate lots of gadgets around your house. Here are five clever uses for the USB ports on your smart plugs.

This compact wall plug lets you fast-charge up to three USB devices at once. It's now $40 (was $70) on Amazon—and it's ...

A USB header port can only handle one device, so it has to go into a hub to support multiple USB-C ports for a multi-device configuration. You could do USB header -> Hub -> Extensions and then expose ...

Modern tech has two annoying problems: first, too much cable clutter across numerous devices; second, laptops, phones, and tablets don’t really come with charging blocks anymore. That’s why we’re big ...

Nothing is more confusing in the tech world than USB. First, there's understanding every USB port symbol and icon. Some USB ports are orange and some USB ports have lightning bolts. That's before we ...

Most ports on your laptop have a clear purpose. An HDMI port connects to a display, a USB-A connects to peripherals, and a headphone jack takes care of the audio. Modern laptops have at least one ...

As the USB-C port has grown in popularity, many useful gadgets that use the port have emerged. Here are some of the everyday gadgets worth trying.

Choosing the right USB port helps ensure your flash drive works reliably, and a few simple tweaks on your computer can ...