Are you having a hard time wrapping your head around Bitcoin? You shouldn't be - not if you read this article to the very end. Here's a quick overview of what you'll find in this Bitcoin beginners' guide: What Bitcoin is How to get started with Bitcoin Blockchain and its relation to Bitcoin How a Bitcoin transaction occurs How Bitcoin works Where to get Bitcoin How to spend ....

The next generation of data transfer is here: USB4. That’s right! USB4 with no space, the clever marketers in charge of that decision have outdone themselves. While USB4 was announced in 2019, progress on creating compatible devices has been slow. Like everything else in 2020, manufacturers were affected by the pandemic and few devices have been made so far. But, devices are being made! Keep....

Are you getting maximum speed and stability out of your internet connection? Most modern laptops and tablets offer a WiFi connection as a standard feature, but did you know that most wireless connections only deliver limited download speeds based on your router? Getting a USB Ethernet adapter not only could increase your internet speed but it could also make your connection more stable. Read on....

Bluetooth was introduced in 1994 and updated on an almost yearly basis since then. Each new version receives a version number. The update includes improvements to its predecessor. What’s Bluetooth? Bluetooth is still the number one short-range wireless technology for connecting devices. It also can transfer information between devices. This might be photos, text messages, and audio files. W....

Whether you are building your own computer or setting up your home theater, you might have found yourself wondering whether to use a DisplayPort cable or an HDMI cable. The two options might be confusing if you don’t know what the difference between the two connections is. This article will let you know what is the difference between the two standards and how to decide which connection is best ....

DisplayPort is a set of cables, ports, and standards that are used for audio/visual transmission. A group of computer and chip manufacturers designed DisplayPort to replace the older A/V standards like DVI and VGA. Why Does DisplayPort Matter? Most people use HDMI connections for their televisions and computers. So, why should anyone care about DisplayPort? DisplayPort 2.0 is by far the most imp....

The video game industry has always been a market in which only two or three consoles could survive at a time. This has led to the market being very competitive. But, why is there so much hostility amongst gamers and their consoles? The answer is most likely how the consoles are marketed. Console Wars: A Brief History The start of the console wars might be Sega’s entrance into the North Ameri....

If you’re like many computer users, you might have a handful of Ethernet cables lying around. They look a little like old phone lines and are most often used to connect devices to the internet. But, what is an Ethernet port, what kind of ports and cables are there, and how do people use them to streamline their devices and data? This article will attempt to answer those questions. By the tim....

There’s no time to take a breath from the recent Apple product launches! Next up is the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Apple’s event that gives developers a peek into the future of its software ecosystem. From June 7 through to June 11, the online event will explore the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. As well as insight into the Apple technology and tools behind the ne....

True wireless stereo earbuds are now the most popular type of headphones on the market. Tech fans all over the world are freeing themselves from wires for good without sacrificing elements that traditionally have only been available with premium wired devices. The TWS market is developing rapidly. Audio quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and price are now much more in sync with what consum....

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB standards are like blueprints that companies use to make cables and connectors. A unified standard ensures that your devices communicate easily. It doesn't matter which company made your devices. USB cables were first introduced in 1996. At that time, you could not expect any old keyboard to work for your computer. So, a group of technology and electroni....

VGA is short for Video Graphics Array. It is a standard for video output that uses analog signals rather than digital signals. VGA connectors have 15 pins that each contribute to how the colors blend on the screen. The VGA standard was first introduced in 1987. IBM originally designed the standard for 640x480 displays. VGA connections use a 16 color system. This was revolutionary at the time an....