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$1,250 Diamond-Branded Ethernet Cables Lure Audiophiles With Silver and Carbon
By Mark Tyson published
AudioQuest’s pricey Ethernet cables are another lure for Audiophile computer users, and they come with some grand claims about sound quality, clarity and dynamism.
Plugable Launches Quad-Monitor Thunderbolt 4 Dock
By Avram Piltch published
The new TBT4-UDZ can connect your Thunderbolt laptop to up to four different 4K displays.
Best USB Hubs: Powered, Portable and Type-C
By Avram Piltch published
Whether it's a tiny portable hub or a desktop unit with extra power, you need a USB hub to make the most of your computer. We've tested over a dozen models to find the best.
Intel's Next-Gen Thunderbolt Can Hit 120 Gbps — Sometimes
By Andrew E. Freedman last updated
Intel is further detailing its next-gen Thunderbolt spec, which will support 80 Gbps transfers and up to 120 Gbps for video.
USB 4's 80 Gbps Spec Released Alongside New Logos
By Avram Piltch published
USB 4 with 80 Gbps is now official, along with new logos for the standard.
USB Decoded: All the Specs and Version Numbers
By Brandon Hill published
We explain the difference between USB 2, 3.2, 4 and names like SuperSpeed and HighSpeed USB.
USB 3.2 and 3.1 Explained: What's Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 2x2?
By Avram Piltch last updated
Confused about all the USB 3.x standards? We explain the differences between USB 3, 3.1 and 3.2.
USB 4 Version 2.0 Announced With 80 Gbps of Bandwidth
By Aaron Klotz last updated
USB 4 version 2.0 has just been announced with incredibly speeds of up to 80Gbps.
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