The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

Meanwhile, LibreSpeed is another lightweight network stats generator, except it measures Internet speeds alongside ping and jitter. It’s a handy little container for your Raspberry Pi server if you’re ...

If you think your router is being used to conduct malicious activity, try using IP Check, which alerts you if your IP address has been observed scanning the internet as part of a botnet or residential ...

GreyNoise's IP Check tool can be used to see if your router or other network-attached devices are secretly being used for a botnet.

USB-C is everywhere in 2025. If you've felt like every new device you buy, from smartphones to laptops and tablets, uses a USB-C port for charging, you're not imagining things. USB-C has quickly ...

At PCMag, my focus is on printers and scanners. I started out way back in 1988 at Compute!, which still had a section of the magazine devoted to type-in programs. Since then, I’ve written more than ...

It’s happened to all of us: you find the perfect model for your needs — a bracket, a box, a cable clip, but it only comes in STL, and doesn’t quite fit. That problem will never ...

The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an ...

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...