This feature isn’t exclusive to the Leonoardo, as [Michael] explains in a build he sent in – the lowly Arduino Uno can also serve as a USB HID keyboard with just a firmware update.

The board itself also has some differences from the original Arduino Uno. First of all, it has a USB type-C port, which is definitely a bonus. Secondly, it’s simpler: No USB-UART (which also ...

An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. You might have seen this type of charger on some of your newer devices. It's a USB-C cable. USB-C is great. It can transfer data, power ...

It’s also safer, as gadgets and chargers communicate with each other over the USB cable to confirm the optimal charging power level. This handshaking approach supports voltage steps at 5V ...

Chances are, your cable internet provider charges you a hefty modem-rental fee every month, a price that can increase on an annual basis. But if you buy your own modem, it should pay for itself in ...

So read on to find out all about Thunderbolt vs USB ports and cables. USB (or Universal Serial Bus) is an electronics industry communication standard that allows different devices to talk to each ...

Unfortunately, Apple didn’t make a first-party USB-A to USB-C cable for this situation. Instead, the company sells a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter as its official solution. My advice?

Flaws but not dealbreakers: Our one complaint is that the Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable isn’t quite as slim as some others we tested, including Apple’s Lightning cables.

To fix this, always use the charger and cable included with your PC and make sure you’re connecting your charger to the USB-C charging port on your PC. Also, try using a compressed air can to ...

Most USB cables have a USB-A connector to slot into your computer on one end, and then either some form of USB-B or USB-C that you attach to a smartphone or other device on the other. Plus, of course, ...