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What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.

How To Safely Recycle Your Old USB Cables

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.

Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:09:27 +0000

The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.

Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.

Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:12:25 +0000

The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.

Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

When it's less about the product and more about the FCC.

Maingear introduces a new lineup of hidden-cable 'Zero' pre-built PCs

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

If you're looking for a high-performance PC with that clean 'zero-cable' look, Maingear's new pre-built lineup that may suit you.

Apple Upgrade is a subscription program for the company's devices

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:44:16 +0000

Apple's new program gives you lease options for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.

What's the difference between USB 3.0 & 2.0 and which should you use?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The ports look the same, but one is much faster than the other.

Nanoleaf's monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:15:08 +0000

The Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.

How to safely clean your USB ports

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Don't use WD-40 or Q-tips, for starters.

Why do phones still use battery when powered off?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Your battery is continually losing charge.

The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.

There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100 percent American-made

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

You get a waiver! You get a waiver!

Apple's rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:31:01 +0000

Apple is already preparing updates to the MacBook Neo, iMac, MacBook Air and more.

Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Do you know your USB ABCs?

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip is now available for $329

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:44:25 +0000

Reasonable specs for a reasonable price.

Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:32 +0000

Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app.

If you're still on a single monitor, this is the best workflow upgrade you can make

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

This simple, and sometimes free, change will enhance both your productivity and entertainment.