2 uses for your Roku TV streaming device's USB port

Roku's portfolio of streaming media players is widely popular and is often recommended among the best streaming devices for ...

The 12 best last-minute Christmas gifts for 2025 that will arrive by December 24

But this is where the internet comes in handy: you still have time to buy holiday gifts online. USPS, UPS and FedEx have laid out their holiday shipping deadlines for 2025. At this point, we recommend ...

I tested out GMKtec NucBox M8 and it's an ideal option for space-restricted offices and packs some serious expansion options

The compact design features a powerful CPU, which handles productivity with ease, but the GPU is slightly lacking for ...

Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...
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Plug Into USB, Read Hostname And IP Address

Ever wanted to just plug something in and conveniently read the hostname and IP addresses of a headless board like a Raspberry Pi? Chances are, a free USB port is more accessible than digging up a ...

Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict

A standard router is often less hassle to set up than a mesh network. For something that "just works," a typical router might be the best option. Set it up once, make sure updates are automatically ...