If it's a USB-A to USB-C or Micro-B cable, try connecting your smartphone or camera to a computer -- you'll know instantly if it's a cable that can accommodate data transfer.

Does your new computer not have a traditional Audio Out jack? If so, you can still buy a pair of USB speakers to get improved audio. Here's how they work.

The USB-AMV merges HDMI and USB into one uncompressed USB-C DP Alt Mode output while supporting full-bandwidth AV signal transfer with uncompressed video and audio. It was designed as a compact, ...