by admin | May 18, 2025 | cables, Column, Columns, microUSB, News, Other Tech News, Toby Shapshak, Travel, travel tech tips, USB-C
“I have to travel with a bag full of cables,” a friend admitted to me this week. When he explained what each of the cables were for, I felt immense and deep pity for him. To show my concern and compassion, I said to him: “You’re such a schmuck. You’re friends with me,... by admin | Feb 7, 2025 | cables, Column, Columns, iphone, News, Other Tech News, Toby Shapshak, USB-C
So now that he’s got himself a new iPhone 16, a friend asked me earlier this week which USB-C chargers and accessories to get. Let’s call him Evan. “Funny you should mention it,” I told him. “I just went through this process myself in November. These are the things I... by admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Apple, Magic Mouse, News, Newsletter, Technology News, USB-C
Apple’s infamous Magic Mouse charging port may be moving away from the base, according to Bloomberg‘s resident Apple whisperer Mark Gurman. He reports that the company has been secretly working on a complete overhaul of the Magic Mouse. It’s about time. Apple’s new... by admin | Oct 31, 2024 | Apple, iMac, M4, News, Newsletter, Technology News, USB-C
Last night, Apple announced the first of its ‘new’ M4-powered devices that isn’t an iPad – an updated iMac. Not only is the all-in-one desktop now powered by the Fruit Company’s new M4 SoC, but it also gets a few ‘new’ coats of pastel paint. Options include green,... by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Anker, battery, Nano, News, Other Tech Reviews, power bank, review, Reviews, USB-C
Before diving into the Anker Nano it’s worth remembering that there is more than one version of this little battery pack. The first version, which included a Lightning port, only supports 15W output. That’s fair, since it only works with the iPhone and older iPads.... by admin | Sep 30, 2023 | Apple, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Lightning connector, News, Phone News, Technology News, The Conversation, USB-C
After many years of designing and selling a variety of different cables to power and charge its devices, Apple has slowly switched to USB-C chargers for all of its products. The last device to swap is the iPhone, and it happened against Apple’s will. In October last...