Published on: 2025-04-19 23:13:00
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET On Oct. 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of life. Some of your older PCs will be unable to upgrade to Windows 11. Also: Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options and 6 months to take action What should you do? Of course, you can buy a new PC with Windows 11 already installed, but thanks to tariffs, we can expect computer prices to rise. Some people are still buying Windows 11 PCs, but that still leaves you with a perfectly good
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-22 03:50:07
ZDNET's key takeaways The Sabrent USB SSD 4-bay docking station is available now on Amazon for $89. This docking station makes adding external drives to your system a total plug-and-play affair. The case is plastic, so it feels a bit cheap but that doesn't get in the way of performance. $89.99 at Walmart $89.99 at B&H Photo-Video $89.99 at Amazon more buying choices At Amazon, the Sabrent USVB SSD docking station is on sale for $81, a 10% discount. It seems I'm always running out of room on
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-23 03:28:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The combination swivel and 260-degree rotation offer a high level of flexibility for the connector The breakaway magnetic connector not only prevents damage to the device, but it also allows the cable to cater to three different ports The cable is limited to 100W and 480MBps. View now at Amazon Regular readers know that I'm quite a fan of USB-C magnetic breakaway connectors. These are great for preventing those expensive accidents that happen when a laptop, tablet, or sm
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-24 19:39:23
Getty Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install updates over Wi-Fi -- as long as they're connected to the internet and the automatic update f
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-25 11:50:33
Laptop users … you can do a lot on your laptop all itself, yes. Though you could be severely limiting yourself. A 17 inch laptop is considered to be on the larger side, yet monitors pretty much start at 10 inches larger than that nowadays. Then you have the super wide, 4K displays for even more field of view. Maybe you type a lot at your desk and you’d prefer having a tactile mechanical keyboard. On-board speakers for your laptop not loud enough? Gotta plug in speakers too. Then we have micropho
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-25 23:28:24
The UGREEN sale is available from Amazon, while the other offers come from Best Buy. All of these are only available in one color, and the discounts are applied automatically. UGREEN Nexode 100W 5-Port GaN Charger If all you want is a good multi-port charger with plenty of power, it will be hard to beat this one. The UGREEN Nexode 100W 5-Port GaN Charger comes with five ports, as its name implies. These include four USB-C connections and a single USB-A port. Aside from the current low price,
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-27 11:39:10
As rumored, Apple’s Beats brand is making a foray into another new product category: USB-C cables. The company has announced its “first-ever collection of reinforced charging cables in an assortment of lengths and colors.” Pricing starts at $18.99 for a single cable, and they’re available to order today. The new Beats cables are available in USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning options. Color choices include Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red. USB-C to USB-C (
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-27 15:00:00
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The latest addition to Nanoleaf’s lineup does more than just light up a room. Like the company’s Expo Smart Display Cases, Nanoleaf’s new Pegboard Desk Dock is designed to both organize and put accessories like controllers and headphones on display using color-changing LED lighting that can be synced to what you’re watching, playing, or listening
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 02:05:22
Buying cloud storage might seem like the modern solution for managing your files, but let’s be honest—it comes with its own set of challenges. Subscription fees stack up over time, and you’re often left wondering about the safety and privacy of your data. For those who prefer a reliable, one-time investment, nothing beats a physical hard drive at home. As it is, the Seagate Portable 4TB external hard drive is available for just $99 on Amazon, down from $124 which is a massive 20% off just ahead
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 00:00:19
ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters come in a two-pack and are on sale for just $13 at Amazon. This deal only applies to the black adapters; the silver devices cost a little over $14. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-03 15:01:20
Framework is opening US preorders for its new Laptop 12 today, a couple of months after announcing the system at an event in February. Framework's DIY edition of the laptop, which is missing RAM, an SSD, a USB-C charger, and an OS and requires some assembly, will start at $549. A fully assembled pre-built version with 8GB of RAM, a 500GB SSD, a 60 W charger, and Windows 11 Home starts at $799. All preorders placed on Framework's site require a $100 deposit, and almost all configurations begin s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-08 19:27:58
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The TS5 Plus will be available in late April 2025 and will be priced at $499.99. Its connectivity includes three Thunderbolt 5 ports, five USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, five USB-A ports, SD and microSD memory card slots, a 10Gb ethernet port, and a headphone jack. DigiCalc says its new TS5 Plus is “the first Thunderbolt dock to feature dual 10Gb/s USB c
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-08 23:32:00
ZDNET's key takeaways These 240W USB-C connectors, which have a MagSafe-type mechanism that makes them safer and more secure than standard connectors, are available now on Amazon for 30% off. They're a must-have for travelers, tech enthusiasts, and folks who often switch between different cables and ports. Just be mindful of where you store these connectors, as they are small and potentially easy to lose, especially the ends (although you can buy spare ones). $28.99 at Amazon For a limited ti
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-10 23:50:48
If you work with photo and video editing, you’ll know that any bit of storage space you can muster up is an incredible luxury. Rather than delete files we may still need, best to get more storage. Lucky for you, storage space gets cheaper and cheaper every year, while being able to pack even higher amounts of storage into smaller packages. The SanDisk 512GB Extreme Pro USB flash drive is on sale at Amazon right now. Normally priced at $78, the durable yet small solid state flash drive is going f
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-12 23:10:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Tessan 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter retails for $42. It's the perfect size, weight, and power output for traveling. It doesn't convert mains AC voltage, and the USB ports on the bottom can be tricky to use. View now at Amazon Gone are the days of packing multiple chargers with different connectors when traveling. Now, universal travel adapters are the way to go: one adapter that works in over 220 countries and compatibility with both USB-A and USB-C devices. Als
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-13 19:00:20
ZDNET's key takeaways The Tessan 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter retails for $42. It's the perfect size, weight, and power output for traveling. It doesn't convert mains AC voltage, and the USB ports on the bottom can be tricky to use. $40.99 at Amazon Gone are the days of packing multiple chargers with different connectors when traveling. Now, universal travel adapters are the way to go: one adapter that works in over 220 countries and compatibility with both USB-A and USB-C devices. Also:
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-13 20:00:00
In my 17 years of being married to my husband, I have learned that it's wise to take a few precautions. First, always wear sensible shoes. Second, always have a full water bottle and some snacks—even if we’re supposedly just walking the dogs for an hour. Third, panicking never helps. You might not know what’s going to happen or how you got here, but we’re going to figure it out. Unfortunately, my daughter has only lived with my husband for 10 years, compared to my 17. On a recent spring break t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-12 10:15:56
The Classic 2 is a brand new revision of the original Classic, and kits are available today starting at $144CAD! The Classic 2 is just like the original in every way that matters. It’s also a major upgrade for the few things that needed tweaking. USB-C connector That’s right, the Classic 2 has a USB-C connector! The original Classic has a bulky USB-B connector on it (if you don’t know, it’s the connector that you often find in printers). USB-B connectors are very mechanically strong, a quali
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-16 07:29:15
As we reported this morning, Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C AirPods Max that enables lossless audio. However, due to a bug in iOS 18.4, the headphones were unable to download the update. Now the company has re-released the firmware that brings the new feature to AirPods Max. Apple’s support webpage for AirPods firmware now lists a new build “7E101” available for USB-C AirPods Max. The build released on Tuesday along with iOS 18.4 was 7E99. For some unknown reason, the AirPo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-16 11:02:02
The Switch 2 is here — well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th. In many ways, the sequel is a generational leap from the original console / handheld hybrid that rocked the gaming world over eight years ago. Nintendo is building upon the successful foundation it laid with the original Switch by offering a larger screen, more internal storage, and magnetic Joy-
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-18 02:18:32
Following the release of iOS 18.4 on Tuesday, Apple also released a firmware update for AirPods Max that enables lossless audio via USB-C. However, it seems that users have been unable to install the update due to an iOS bug. As noted by Aaron Peris, the firmware with build number 7E99 for the USB-C AirPods Max released yesterday is still available on Apple’s servers. However, due to a bug in iOS 18.4, the firmware is never downloaded to the AirPods. A support webpage on Apple’s website now lis
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-18 12:18:32
Following the release of iOS 18.4 on Tuesday, Apple also released a firmware update for AirPods Max that enables lossless audio via USB-C. However, hours after making the update available, the company pulled it down. As noted by Aaron Peris, the firmware with build number 7E99 for the USB-C AirPods Max released yesterday is no longer available. A support webpage on Apple’s website now lists the new AirPods Max firmware as “coming soon.” Apple had previously announced that it would release an u
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-18 12:00:00
is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Last year, my best friend bought me an HP Sprocket portable photo printer. This, she said, would take my journaling game to the next level. After a short demo and dozens of journaling TikToks, I was stoked. And then I unboxed the damn thing. Another freaking Micro USB port. And right after I’d confidently gotten rid of all but one em
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-20 20:00:00
Ampler made one of the first modern e-bikes I ever tested, and now it’s selling the first commercial electric bikes — the Nova and Nova Pro — I’m aware of that can be charged over a USB-C port integrated right into the frame. Hell, that same jack will even charge your gadgets in a pinch, but not in the US because this e-bike is for Europe only. Estonia-based Ampler is best known for making reliable direct-to-consumer e-bikes from its home in Tallinn using decent, mostly off-the-shelf parts that
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-21 21:37:00
You can never have too many chargers to hand, especially if you find that you need to charge your stuff in different places. We suggest filling your home with them whenever possible, and this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal makes that eminently viable. If you take advantage of this last-minute deal, you'll save 50% and pay just $15 for a brand-new Spigen 45-watt charger. Even better, this charger comes with a USB-C cable included, too. It's important to note that this deal is only available on the
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-22 02:37:00
You can never have too many chargers to hand, especially if you find that you need to charge your stuff in different places. We suggest filling your home with them whenever possible, and this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal makes that eminently viable. If you take advantage of this last-minute deal, you'll save 50% and pay just $15 for a brand-new Spigen 45-watt charger. Even better, this charger comes with a USB-C cable included, too. It's important to note that this deal is only available on the
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-22 21:08:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Baseus 35W charging station is available on Amazon now for a retail price of $50. It offers plenty of USB and AC ports, is a great size, and has plenty of surge and lightning protection for your devices. Be warned, the cable is bulkier than most. View now at Amazon During Amazon's Spring Sale event, the price of Baseus' 35W 10-in-1 Charging Station dropped from $50 down to $34. I always find myself short on outlets to plug in or charge my devices. So I added a charg
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-22 17:30:00
Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, and it’s certainly been interesting to watch Apple’s varying decisions over the years. For the most part, the Beats brand has stayed completely intact. Beats Music was replaced with Apple Music, and the Beats 1 radio station on Apple Music was subsequently rebranded. Obviously, Apple has continued to release new Beats headphones over the years. More recently, though, Apple has begun to do something very fascinating. It’s now positioning Beats as an accessory b
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-23 03:40:35
All of these deals are available from Amazon and are part of the online retailer’s “Big Spring Sale.” This sales event is scheduled to end on March 31, 2025, so we can only assume these offers will also end with it. Anker Laptop Charger 140W Anker Laptop Charger 140W Anker Laptop Charger 140W See price at Amazon Save $13.50 Big Spring Deal! This is a pretty traditional-looking multi-port charger, but Anker gave it some nice extras many of you will appreciate. For starters, it has a really coo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-23 03:28:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These ever-handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters come in a two-pack and are on sale for just $13 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale event. That's 24% off the regular price of $17. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the ma
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