If you’re in the market for ways to get more out of the USB-C ports on your new MacBook Pro (or any computer that has USB-C ports for that matter), Trendnet has a few things to offer. The company announced today at CES 2017 a series of five USB-C hubs and adapters. The top four …

You now can use LaCie’s external storage device with USB-C/Thunderbolt 3. Today at CES 2017 the storage vendor announced updates to its popular Rugged Thunderbolt and D2 external drives. The Rugged Thunderbolt, now with a “USB-C” suffix added to its name, shares an identical design with the original model, including a removable protected rubber case and a built-in Thunderbolt 2 …

Now playing: Watch this: Dong talks dongles 2:34 Face it, connecting devices to your new Mac laptop, be it the new MacBook Pro (the 13-inch version of which pretty much replaces the MacBook Air as the new budget, compact, full-featured notebook) or the 12-inch MacBook, can be annoying.. Each includes one to four Thunderbolt3/USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are …

Now playing: Watch this: Choosing a portable drive that’s right for you 1:58 Editors’ note: This post was originally published on May 10, 2016 and is periodically updated. The cloud is great. But if you need a serious amount of storage, online backup is never quite enough. Drawbacks such as intermittent broadband access or frustratingly slow speeds mean local storage …

Apple is offering a free battery replacement for iPhone 6S handsets that have power issues. On Sunday, the tech giant launched a support program after reports that some iPhone 6S handsets would spontaneously shut down, even when the battery is charged, and only turn back on when plugged in. “This is not a safety issue and only affects devices within …

Now playing: Watch this: The Eero system does Wi-Fi like nothin’ you’ve seen 2:26 If you have an Eero Wi-Fi system, here’s some great news. Eero announced today a major upgrade that brings in TrueMesh and Alexa compatibility to each of the system’s three Wi-Fi units. Eero also updated its mobile app to reflect the additional features, and it will …

Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s new mainstream MacBook Pro 1:54 Someday we’ll live in a truly wireless future, where everything is interconnected. Speeds will be so fast — 5G and WiGig — and the chipsets so cheap and plentiful that everything from your coffee maker to your garage door opener will have them embedded by default. Even your charging cable …

Now playing: Watch this: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3: One port to rule them all 2:58 Read up on USB-C 5 things to know about the MacBook Pro’s USB-C ports Cheap USB-C to USB-A dongles Our favorite USB-C accessories Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some …

So you decided to save money and get the 32GB version of the iPhone 7 (instead of 128GB or that 256GB monster) and now you’re wondering if you’re on the short end of the performance stick. Well, technically, you are. Lower-capacity storage chips tend to perform slightly slower than higher-capacity ones. It has to do with the number of parallel …

If you’re ever seeking tech help for computer issues, here are some tips: Be specific, take screenshots, explain what is happening and not what you think is happening.Whether you’re asking a tech-savvy friend (like me!) for advice or calling AppleCare support or the Geek Squad, using this tip will get you the help you need in the fastest way possible. …