Sometimes I think the demise of the desktop computer cannot be too far away. As laptops become more powerful and versatile, the need for a large desktop rig recedes. However, the one area where ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple might have been the last major company to switch to USB-C on its smartphones, but it also was one of the first laptop manufacturers to ...

The Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter adds three frequently used ports to MacBook or iPad Pro. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac There’s no reason to watch a movie on your MacBook or iPad when the world is ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

The Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter doesn’t look like the average USB-C hub. It’s a pocket-sized hockey puck shape ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers ...

So, I have a 2016 Macbook. In a perfect world, I would be buying a monitor with USB-C built in and using the monitor as an USB hub. Connect the Macbook to the monitor with just 1 cable and it charges, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 4 years old. This beautifully ...