Want to back up your iPhone securely without paying the Apple tax? There’s a hack for that, but it isn’t for everyone... yet

The system uses libimobiledevice to trigger encrypted backups with no user interaction required after the initial setup. Once ...
BGR

5 Cool New Gadgets That Use Your Car's USB Port

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus or USB ports are a relatively recent inclusion in cars, considering the long history of automobiles. It was only after ...
India Today on MSN

Launched this week: Dyson Airwrap Origin, Milagrow humanoid robots and 5 more new devices

New week, new lineup of gadgets, so what's new in the market? From Milagrow's latest humanoid robots to the Logitech MX ...
USA Today

TSA urges travelers to avoid two tempting airport freebies

Look across any airport boarding area and you'll see travelers scrolling through their phones and charging their devices before flights, but federal authorities have urged travelers to be careful on ...
TechCrunch

Data center energy demand forecasted to soar nearly 300% through 2035

Planned data center construction shows no signs of fading, with new additions to require 2.7x — nearly triple — the sector’s current demand for electricity over the next decade, according to a new ...
Geeky Gadgets

USB-C Myths vs Reality : What Your Devices & Cords Actually Support

Have you ever plugged in a USB-C cable, expecting seamless charging or lightning-fast data transfer, only to be met with disappointment? You’re not alone. Despite its sleek, reversible design and ...
ZDNet

This $15 USB-C cable is the best security investment I've made for my gadgets

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You're Using USB Hubs Wrong - Here's How

The purposes of a USB hub are to both turn a single USB port on your PC into several, as well as help to organize all of your USB-connected devices around a convenient, singular point. When a USB hub ...
PC World

How to tell if your USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware

We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what ...
ZDNet

My Wi-Fi went out, but a forgotten TV feature kept me entertained for hours

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...
The New York Times

Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto ...