Google's $3 kit aims to save your old Windows 10 laptop from the scrapheap

Google's kit aims to breathe new life into old hardware, and that could be Macs as well as Windows 10 PCs.
Liliputing

Turn a Raspberry Pi CM5 into a TV stick with this carrier board

Enter the Raspberry Pi CM5 TV Stick Lite. It’s a $35 carrier board for a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 that lets you ...
Liliputing

This $3 USB flash drive installs ChromeOS Flex on your PC

First introduced in 2022, ChromeOS Flex is available as a free download. But now Google has announced a pilot project with ...
9to5Google

This $3 ChromeOS Flex stick revives old and outdated computers – where to buy [U]

ChromeOS is a very lightweight operating system and, on top of being a solid option for low-end computers, it’s ...
BGR

4 Clever Uses For Your Amazon Fire TV Stick's Micro-USB Port

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's Fire TV Stick is a clever accessory to make your basic TV smarter, or discover app and function options that your already smart TV's ...
Eurogamer

This dual-ended, high-speed 128GB SanDisk USB stick doesn't cost the earth from Amazon

USB-C flash drives seem to be the way to go at the moment for true on-the-go storage as we keep seeing manufacturers of laptops opt for the connector ovre the older USB-A standard - I'm looking at you ...
TechSpot

The Windows XP Bliss wallpaper still exists, and it briefly looks the same again

Nostalgic XP: Once a stock photo sold to a licensing agency, the "Bliss" wallpaper became a computer sensation thanks to Microsoft and Windows XP's resounding popularity. The natural environment looks ...
SlashGear

4 Things You Can Do With Your Fire TV Stick's Micro-USB Port

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to convert your ordinary TV into a smart one, then there are ways. Options such as the Google TV Streamer (not to be confused with ...
CNN

I streamed on the $40 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select for a week, but should you?

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the cheapest 4K stick Amazon makes, but is it actually worth $40 (or however much it will drop to during its maker’s frequent sales)? That’s the question I ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery

Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...
BGR

What Actually Happens If You Remove A USB Stick Without Ejecting It?

We use the USB ports on our computers for accessing a variety of useful (and sometimes strange) USB gadgets. Often, these ports serve a temporary purpose, allowing users to plug in a USB stick and ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft has created limited edition Crocs that even come with a Clippy shoe charm. Microsoft has created limited edition Crocs that even come with a Clippy shoe charm. is a senior editor and author ...