Connections
What a Power Strip Should and Should Not Be Used For
Daisy-chaining, heating appliances and hidden loads. The practical safety rules for power strips in a small apartment.
Choosing a USB Flash Drive That Is Actually Fast
Read speed, write speed, USB generation and why a large cheap drive can be slower than a small one. What to check.
Your Laptop Has No Headphone Jack — What You Need
Passive versus DAC adapters, USB-C to 3.5mm, and why a cheap dongle sometimes produces silence. How to buy the right one.
