If you have ever tried to run an extremely long USB cable, you might have encountered a problem. USB connections have length limits, if the connection is too long it won’t work properly. In this article, we will discuss what the limits are, why they exist, and how you can overcome them. The picture above shows the generations of USB standards, their transfer speeds, and their recommended le....

You have probably been charging a device before and realized that your charger was getting hot. Something like a laptop adaptor might get so hot that it could catch fire. What makes a charger get so hot? Why do some chargers get hot and others don’t? If you want to learn the answers to these questions and a lot more, keep reading. What Causes Heat? When you are drawing power from the wall, some he....

Like active noise cancellation, spatial audio is a feature that is becoming more common in luxury headphones. Maybe you have heard of it but you are unsure of what it is. Maybe you want to know how it works or whether it is worth buying. This article will tell you everything you need to know to be an informed consumer. What Is Spatial Audio? Spatial audio, or 3D audio, is a system of creating a ....

Nearly every phone or laptop comes with a USB-C port these days. The popular connector is creating waves in the electronics world and is steadily wiping out other port types.In fact, the European Commission is seeking to implement a law that’ll compel phone manufacturers, including Apple, to adopt USB Type-C as the standard port by 2024. If you’re yet to wrap your head around USB-C, this ....

Happy Holidays everyone! UGREEN wants to help you celebrate the Christmas season. This article is going to highlight some excellent UGREEN products that currently have a discount to make your Christmas shopping easier. Keep in mind that these discount codes will only be available until Christmas Day of 2021. If you are looking at this article after December 25, 2021, unfortunately, you missed ....

Active noise cancellation has become a standard feature for earbuds and headphones, but what makes active noise cancellation work? This article is meant to provide a simple explanation of how active noise cancellation works. But, we will also be talking about passive noise cancellation and environmental noise cancellation as well. Most people probably first became aware of active noise canc....

If you’ve never understood what the MFi certified label on Apple chargers and accessories means, this article has got you covered. For starters, many companies manufacture Apple accessories, including Lightning cables, video game controllers, and more. However, some of these accessories aren’t MFi certified. Indeed, MFi certification is crucial but complicated. We’ll explain everything you n....

Each year technology progresses, but the way it progresses is different every year. Next year will be the year of the chargers. These improvements to charging are largely thanks to the increased adoption of GaN chips and the new PD (Power Delivery) 3.1 standards. This article will outline how chargers have evolved, what PD 3.1 is, and advancements are in store for the next two to three years. ....

In this article, we will compare the two dominant charging ports on the market: USB-C vs. Lightning. Last month, the European Commission proposed USB-C as a standard port for all electronic devices. Its aim is to prevent e-waste and consumer inconvenience. But, Apple - which uses the Lightning port on its iPhone - pushed back. Now, the decision is up in the air. So, which port is better? Let....

Android vs iOS, who takes the cake? These two operating systems are by far the biggest players when it comes to the mobile market. In fact, Android has a whopping 72.45% share of the mobile operating system market. Its rival on the other comes in second place with a market share of 26.74%. A clear two-horse race! Both operating systems are great at what they do but there are major diffe....

With the removal of headphone ports proceeding apace on mobile devices, the only answer is to go wireless. Offering a bunch of options for Bluetooth earphones is UGREEN, whose latest release is the HiTune X5 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds. Offering stereo playback, voice assistant integration, and an EQ switch, these lightweight earbuds could be the answer if you want portable, wireless audio wi....

Apple has just released its new lineup of iPhone smartphones announced at the company’s annual event. Now, consumers who want to shift to Apple or upgrade their current iPhone have plenty of options. The iPhone 13 series is available in four models: iPhone13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max. With that much choice, the question becomes: which iPhone should you buy? To ....

Due to the pandemic, everywhere has become an office. However, more and more people are on the go as people learn to live and work in this new normal. These two factors make the ability to charge on the go more important than ever. Not every car comes equipped with a car charger and not all car chargers charge the way we would want them to. So, the article is to inform people what to look out for ....

Apple’s October event, dubbed ‘Unleashed,’ didn’t disappoint as an array of exciting releases were showcased to the public. The event kicked off by introducing the new ‘Voice Plan’ an Apple music plan that utilizes the power of Siri for easy access to songs. This was followed by a showcase of the new Homepod mini, a smart speaker designed to complement your smart home. Apple then presented the ....

iOS15: What’s New? By now, many of your iPhones already have iOS 15 installed. In fact, a small update was recently released in the iOS 15.1 update. Are you using the new updates to maximize your productivity? This article will show some new iOS features you can use to make the most out of your work time and free time. Also read: The Full Update on the Latest iOS/iPad OS 15 iOS 14: T....

In the best of times, working from home can be a welcome relief from the daily grind. In the year 2020, it’s become less of a luxury and more of a depressing reality. It can be tough to focus at home, particularly if you have kids and the schools are closed. And if you live with a significant other, you’re either closer than ever or finalizing your list of divorce layers. It’s gotten to the point ....