Older printers connect to computers via a parallel cable. For the past several years, the USB connection has replaced the parallel connection for the vast majority of printers. Newer computers often ...

Many laser printers last for years, so businesses often keep older laser printers around even after upgrading other hardware. Many older laser printers use a parallel port interface rather than the ...

Sometimes I think the demise of the desktop computer cannot be too far away. As laptops become more powerful and versatile, the need for a large desktop rig recedes. However, the one area where ...

With many newer laptops, lack of available ports is a serious issue, especially with ultrabooks. Our StarTech USB-C Multiport Adapter review takes a look at one of the company’s latest adapters that ...

My fiancee will be ordering an iBook pretty soon. She already has an HP DeskJet 672c printer with her old PC. HP has Mac drivers for this parallel-only printer. I realize that there are USB-parallel ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple might have been the last major company to switch to USB-C on its smartphones, but it also was one of the first laptop manufacturers to ...

Laptops can be tricky in which there is a limited amount of space for upgrades. You might max out your laptop's memory spaces, but for some, this might not be enough. Satechi's USB-C hybrid multiport ...

The Plugable USB-C Multiport Adapter adds three frequently used ports to MacBook or iPad Pro. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac There’s no reason to watch a movie on your MacBook or iPad when the world is ...