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USB-C Connector

Jun 9, 2026

USB‑C (or USB Type‑C) is a small, reversible connector used on most new laptops, tablets, smartphones (including recent iPhones), and many accessories to carry data, video, and power over a single cable. It shares the same plug shape as Thunderbolt ports on modern Macs and PCs, so many USB‑C and Thunderbolt cables and devices can […]

Biometric recognition

Jun 8, 2026

Instead of logging in with your username and password, use your face or fingerprint that has been set up with your device, often a smartphone or tablet.