USB
USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, is a port used for the connection of a wide variety of computer devices. The standard of USB is designed to be split to connect as many as 127 peripherals from one port. Supporting transfer rates of 12 Mbps, the USB standard was first used in commercial machines in 1996. In 1998 the iMac's release gave a great boost to the trend of integration of USB ports into computers. The USB port not only is used where serial and parallel ports were once used, but it also allows plug-and-play installation of hardware and hot swapping. Whereas before the advent of the USB port a hardware peripheral would need to be connected before the computer was turned on in order to function properly, USB devices, with a few exceptions, have full functionality when plugged in to a running computer.
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07/01/09 9:00am Home A/V, Mobile feature Review: BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini LED Projector
We took BenQ's mini projection offering for a spin and found well-designed portability paired with great image quality. dig deeper
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06/26/09 2:08pm Computing Microsoft may offer Windows 7 on USB thumb/flash drives
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06/10/09 10:44am Mobile, Computing Column Virgin Mobile USA launches a la carte Broadband2Go plan for mobile 3G without a contract
Would-be digital nomads finally get a U.S. mobile broadband option without 2-year lock-in. dig deeper
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04/30/09 9:00am Imaging feature Review: Kodak Zx1
This little Kodak camcorder is designed to fit in your pocket, shoot HD video, and survive nature's wrath all at once. We carry it through a day in the life to see how it fares. dig deeper
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04/24/09 5:45pm Computing Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackelope" released to the Linux-loving masses
Three versions of the Linux operating system are available: Desktop, Server, and Netbook editions. dig deeper
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04/21/09 6:12pm Computing, Mobile, Imaging, Home A/V Bluetooth 3.0 + HS makes its official debut, transfers data at 24 Mbps
As expected, the new version of Bluetooth uses the same 802.11 radio protocol as standard Wi-Fi to transfer files. Expect Bluetooth 3.0 devices within nine to 12 months. dig deeper
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04/02/09 1:00pm Gaming PS3 firmware 2.70 arrives with 16-way chats
The software update also adds the ability to back up purchased videos, lets you play PSP videos on the PS3, and adds new way of sorting your friends list. dig deeper
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03/24/09 2:45pm Computing, Gaming OnLive gaming service looks to cloud computing to kill consoles
A Palo Alto startup promises you can play Crysis on your netbook for a subscription fee. dig deeper
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03/19/09 11:38am Computing Finnish programmer replaces lost finger with a USB drive
The detachable silicon appendage sports a 2 GB USB drive under the thumbnail. dig deeper
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03/10/09 6:41pm Home A/V Sanyo's LP-XU305 and LP-XU355 wireless projectors are headed your way this May
Both portable projectors have 7-watt speakers, 1.6x optical zoom, and USB connectivity. No pricing just yet. dig deeper
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02/26/09 9:00am Home A/V feature How to do Netflix streaming
The rental service may soon add an all-streaming service. We look at the various ways to get your Netflix fix. dig deeper
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02/24/09 7:27pm Computing, Imaging Hershey's gadgets include USB sticks, MP3 speakers, and a digital camera
All these novelty gadgets are priced at $30 or lower, and they'll be available this fall. dig deeper
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