Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...
ZDNet

I changed 10 settings on my Samsung phone to instantly speed up the performance

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine ...
The Washington Post

Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...
The Atlantic

To Get Happier, Make Yourself Smaller

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Early in my academic career, I noticed that one of the ...
Wired

All of My Employees Are AI Agents, and So Are My Executives

One day a couple months ago, in the middle of lunch, I glanced at my phone and was puzzled to see my colleague Ash Roy calling. In and of itself it might not have seemed strange to get a call from Ash ...
Chicago Sun-Times

He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...
Pitchfork

I Love My Computer

Moving between EDM, tech-house, speed garage, dubstep, and hyperpop, producer Nina Wilson presents an aggressively stimulating, distinctly Australian look at life online. Enter 26-year-old Nina Wilson ...
PC World

Need to move files between your PC and phone fast? These are the easiest ways

Transferring data from your PC to your phone in 2025 is easier than ever—and that’s great because we’re all dealing with (and moving around) more data across more devices than ever before. Software ...
AZ Central

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...
CNN

I can track my college sons’ movements on my phone, but should I?

I can see my twin sons driving down to Florida, tracking south on I-85 toward Panama City Beach. I’m sure they won’t have noticed Newnan Towing Services and the Canongate 1 Golf Club flashing past the ...
Austin American-Statesman

After 35 years at UT Austin, I hardly recognize my university

It happened slowly, then all at once. I’ve taught at the University of Texas at Austin for more than 30 years, and I’ve always been proud to do so. UT has long been both a top-tier university and one ...