Older printers connect to computers via a parallel cable. For the past several years, the USB connection has replaced the parallel connection for the vast majority of printers. Newer computers often ...

Many laser printers last for years, so businesses often keep older laser printers around even after upgrading other hardware. Many older laser printers use a parallel port interface rather than the ...

The Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter doesn’t look like the average USB-C hub. It’s a pocket-sized hockey puck shape ...

Sometimes I think the demise of the desktop computer cannot be too far away. As laptops become more powerful and versatile, the need for a large desktop rig recedes. However, the one area where ...

If you’ve ever looked into low-level parallel port access you may have learned that it only works with actual parallel port hardware, and not with USB parallel port adapters. But here’s a solution ...

Laptops can be tricky in which there is a limited amount of space for upgrades. You might max out your laptop's memory spaces, but for some, this might not be enough. Satechi's USB-C hybrid multiport ...

My fiancee will be ordering an iBook pretty soon. She already has an HP DeskJet 672c printer with her old PC. HP has Mac drivers for this parallel-only printer. I realize that there are USB-parallel ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple might have been the last major company to switch to USB-C on its smartphones, but it also was one of the first laptop manufacturers to ...