As you probably know, the USB 2.0 ports can deliver up to 500 mA, that means about 2.5W. But sometimes you might need more power to connect an external HDD or other peripherals and the USB ports just ...

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Power shortage problems arise when too many USB devices connected to PC are working simultaneously. All USB devices, such as scanners, modems, thermal printers, mice, USB hubs, external storage ...

The Impact Acoustics USB Superbooster is a great solution to run long lengths of USB that won't set you back much money. You may not spend hours and hours thinking of new ways to run long lengths of ...

What was a Japanese-only device has finally made it to the US shores. Sanyo's Eneloop Mobile Booster (aka, KBC-L2) battery supplies 5V 500mA of juice to a pair of simultaneously connected USB devices ...

BearExtender PC is a device that addresses the number one bane of wireless networking—weak or dropped signals. This device is a wireless signal booster (or extender), but unlike many wireless ...

This magic dongle helps you charge your iPad and other devices more quickly using a standard USB port. Cheapskate exclusive! Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. BearExtender PC is a device that addresses the number one ...