Best "on the go" accessories for Surface and more
Be it dongles, chargers, hubs, cases, in this guide, we'll show you our best accessories for Surface, and more.
USB-C
Yes, the new Surface devices have USB-C, but here's why you need to be careful
Microsoft finally is adopting a newer technology on its hardware. However, there are some pitfalls of USB-C that you should be aware of. Here's why you need to be careful.
USB-C on Surface Pro X comes at a cost — there’s no headphone jack
If you're thinking of buying the Surface Pro X, you should be aware that there's no headphone jack on the device.
New USB4 standard is now finalized, with first devices expected for 2020
The USB Promoter Group announced that yesterday USB4 specs have now been finalized, with more details to be shared during the upcoming USB Developer Days 2019 later this month.
ThinkPad L390 and L390 Yoga: Meet your next workstation
I finally came to the conclusion that the L390 and Yoga L390's price was its stand out feature.
USB4 to be based on Intel's Thunderbolt 3 protocol, will deliver 40Gbps maximum speeds
Intel is fast at work hammering out the protocol specs for the next generation of USB.
New USB 3.2 norm will make existing USB branding more confusing
If you thought the current branding of the different USB branding, things will only get more confusing with the new naming structure for new devices.
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S: The price of the ultrabook is coming down
The 730S is a natural fit for former MacBook Air converts, anyone upgrading their Windows 8 device, first-year or graduating high school or college students, and any employee tasked with finding a replacement laptop within a budget.
Microsoft sends outs press invites for October 2 event in New York City
Not to be outdone by Apple and Google this Fall, Microsoft has announced it is hosting an event on October 2, 2018.
Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin monitor announced, looks very cool
The Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin monitor is the world’s brightest 27-inch USB-C ultrathin monitor. With 600 nits in peak brightness, the Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin (S2719DC) is a premium HDR monitor with VESA-certified DisplayHDR 600 and integrated with Corning Iris™ ... Read more
Two USB adapters for Surface Go will launch August 2nd, too
Microsoft is planning on launching two new USB C adapters for the Surface Go, including a new Surface-branded USB C to Ethernet adapter
Microsoft Surface USB-C dongle is coming to commercial customers on June 29th, will cost $79.99
Microsoft's own Surface-branded USB-C dongle is coming on June 29th to commercial users and will cost $79.99.
Patent shows Microsoft is looking to innovate USB C by making the port thinner
Microsoft is always looking to innovate on its own products, but a new patent shows that the company is also looking to change up the key USBC connection.
Microsoft's USB-C dongle for Surface devices to be released later this year
A Microsoft spokesperson recently told The Verge that the company's Surface USB-C dongle is “on the roadmap for later this year,” without giving a clear ETA.
New USB 3.2 specification to double current USB 3.1 speeds across existing USB Type-C cables
The USB 3.0 Promoter Group unveiled yesterday the USB 3.2 protocol, an incremental update that will double current USB 3.1 speeds across existing USB Type-C cables.
Microsoft could be working on a USB-C Surface connector
Microsoft has just received a patent for a new USB-C connector which could be used in future Surface devices.
Microsoft may be waiting on USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, but Intel wants it everywhere
Intel will integrate the Thunderbolt 3 protocol into future Intel CPUs and make the protocol royalty-free next year.
Microsoft to appease USB-C lovers with a dongle for Surface Pro and Laptop
Panos Panay recently was interviewed by The Verge, and revealed that Microsoft will appease USB-C lovers with a dongle for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Surface Laptop prototype apparently came with two USB-C ports
Microsoft showed a Surface Laptop prototype with 2 USB-C ports in a Surface marketing video published yesterday.
Plugging USB devices into the Lumia 950
The Continuum feature available on devices such as the Lumia 950 brings Windows 10 Mobile devices one step closer to truly being possible PC replacements for general consumers. Another often-overlooked capability that makes Microsoft's smartphones more PC-like is the ability to plug ... Read more
Rumor Roundup: Both Windows 10 flagships may support USB C, Windows Hello, Continuum, and more
This article has quite a few rumors so take it with a grain of salt but some speculated details of both unconfirmed Windows 10 flagship phones have emerged from WinFuture.de and DrWindows.de. There’s also rumors about the successor to the ... Read more