The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a widely compatible connection standard for modern gadgets, including laptops and computers, as well as mobile devices, printers, and various peripherals. But one ...

The Universal USB Installer (UUI) is a powerful bootable USB software tool for creating USB boot drives from ISO files, perfect for installing Linux or Windows, running live systems, or building ...

Chances are that most everyone reading this has at least one USB flash drive within arm's reach, and probably more taking up space in a junk drawer. Technology moves fast and long gone are the days ...

When it comes to chargers and cables, Anker is one of the best brands out there, so being able to snag an uber-fast model with a free cable at a steep discount is just fantastic. This charger has four ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

No one has managed to make a fully free software smartphone. Open-source and free software projects have had limited success. The problem is proprietary tech with no public documentation. Zoë Kooyman, ...

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced the Librephone project with the objective of bringing full freedom to the mobile computing environment. It’s a strategic shift for the organization ...

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Block unveils Proto Rig, a modular, repairable bitcoin miner, and Proto Fleet, free open-source fleet management software, in a push to decentralize mining. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has unveiled Proto ...

Remember having to hunt for an electrical outlet at the airport? Now many boarding areas have USB ports built into their seats, but federal authorities urge travelers to avoid plugging in, at least ...