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Apple is set to hold another product event on October 28

Apple’s “Pro and Tell” event is taking place in Los Angeles and will likely feature the first touchscreen Mac.

Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)

If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it’s worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.

TP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban

Routers could start rolling off a Missouri production line as soon as early 2027.

Don’t throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead

The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.

One of the rarest GameCube consoles sells for thousands of dollars today

While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.

What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you

The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn’t the alert you might expect from that color.

Don’t throw away your old graphics card — here’s what you can do with it

An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

6 unexpected uses for your old PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn’t have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here’s a number of reasons why it should make a return.

What’s the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router?

Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.

Even Realities G2 review: Smart glasses, stupid controls

Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.