by Foster D. Coburn III | Aug 30, 2017 | Hardware, usb
More and more devices are being released that have USB-C connectors. The latest is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and I already put in my pre-order for it. While it comes with a cable, I wanted to make sure I could charge in my car and elsewhere. This meant I also needed...
by Foster D. Coburn III | Mar 1, 2017 | ethernet, Hardware, usb
A month ago I wrote about needing a USB hub and an Ethernet adapter for my laptop. I had ordered those products and they both worked great when I tested them. Unfortunately the Ethernet adapter would not work when it came time for my presentation. I tried hard to get...
by Foster D. Coburn III | Feb 1, 2017 | ethernet, Hardware, usb
I’m going to be sitting in a room full of people next week and demonstrating to them how to build a Web site with WordPress. Maybe a few of you will be in the room. The last I heard, there were still a very small number of spaces available in the class. Why is...
by Foster D. Coburn III | Jan 18, 2017 | Hardware, usb
I had a couple of friends visiting me this weekend. Soon after they arrived, they asked me where to find a USB port to charge their phones and tablets. I was actually excited that they ask since I had gotten a new charger just a few days earlier. Today, I’m...
by Foster D. Coburn III | Nov 9, 2016 | Hardware, usb
It seems very common that when Apple releases new hardware, they often make changes that require adapters and dongles. That is certainly the case with the latest editions of the Macbook which doesn’t even allow you to plug in the latest iPhone. You must get...
