First, it's important to know that some USB ports are designed for charging while others may only support data transfer. Most will provide a measly output of 0.5 to 1 amp -- barely enough to ...

To set up the personal hotspot on your phone: You then need to connect your Android to your laptop or tablet - follow the instructions on the EE website to connect using either a USB cable, a portable ...

To set up a personal hotspot via your iPhone: You then need to connect your iPhone to your laptop or tablet - follow the ...

The USB-C port has become nearly omnipresent, in part because it isn't limited to charging and data transfer, at least if you ...

From plugging in external drives to connecting an Ethernet cable for wired and reliable internet, here are some cool ways to ...

Android's USB tethering lets you reliably share internet from your phone, but it may fail sometimes. Here are some quick fixes to get it working again.

Amazon’s Fire Tablets are some of the cheapest tablets worth buying, especially if you can get one when it’s on sale. But part of the reason Amazon’s tablets are priced so competitively is because ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android tablets are better than ever, with powerful processors and dazzling displays. But one of their most underrated features is the USB-C ...

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Much in the same way that 2025 has been the year of ultra-thin smartphones, with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air, it's also been a big one for compact tablets. The latest of ...

At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Google and Qualcomm dropped major news: they’re working together to bring Android to PCs. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Google’s Rick Osterloh confirmed they’re ...

Have you ever thought about using an old Android tablet as a makeshift head unit or dashboard screen in your vehicle? You might be surprised to learn it's fairly easy to set up. While nearly every ...