The Dell XPS 17 9700 has a charging problem
The new Dell XPS 17 is drop-dead gorgeous, thin, relatively fast, and has what looks like a potentially show-stopping charging problem. How serious is it? We’ll just say that based on our […]
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Dell quietly fixes charging issues with some XPS 17 9700 laptops
Updated with forum reports that the fix requires a hardware swap. Dell confirmed that charging issues with some of the company’s new XPS 17 9700 laptops, as well as some of its […]
Next-gen Chromebook pens will have game-changing NFC charging
USI pens have finally reached the promised land. By the way, USI stands for the Universal Stylus Initiative. The 2.0 specification will now add support for NFC wireless charging. That removes one […]
Amazon’s vastly upgraded Fire 7 tablet finally supports USB-C charging
Lingering Micro-USB ports are the bane of consumer electronics. Every time I see an allegedly “new” gadget with one of those fragile, asymmetrical charging tips I cringe. Following in the footsteps of […]
USB-C charging is about to get a lot more popular
USB-C has come a long way since its debut in 2014, now becoming the standard for charging and basic data transfer (on everything except the iPhone, of course!) as well as audio […]
Thunderbolt 5 will debut in 2024 with gamer-class charging and I/O
It’s official: The next-generation Thunderbolt spec will be called Thunderbolt 5, debuting next year with enough charging power and bandwidth to support eGPUs and a new class of “external AI devices.” Intel […]
Laptop not charging while plugged in? Try these 5 useful tips
There’s nothing more aggravating than a laptop that refuses to hold charge while it’s plugged in. I’ve dealt with this situation more times than I can count, especially in college when my […]
Does fast charging hurt your phone battery?
The fast charging function is, without a doubt, one of the most popular trend features of modern smartphones. That’s understandable, as it’s more than practical during the day when you don’t have […]
Logitech’s new G309 mouse has wireless charging for only $80
A few years ago, the idea of a mouse pad that charges your mouse while you play became all the rage. It seems to have died down lately, though, probably because both […]
How to Get 45W Charging on Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
One of the more interesting tech specs Samsung is marketing for the new Galaxy Note 10+ is its ability to accept 45W fast charging. However, the charger in the box is rated at […]
