Despite its drawbacks, USB-C is the future of the iPad. But just what is USB-C? Well, it’s a connector, but not all USB-C connectors are the same. And in fact, not even everything that looks like a ...

Whether you want to enjoy Netflix, share photos, or even use it for work, hooking up a cable between your phone and TV can be tricky. It is possible, though. You just need the right cable. While ...

Syncing your iPad and computer requires a connection between the two. The first time you connect, you'll use the dock connector-to-USB cable that came with the iPad. After the first connection, you ...

Apple likes to promote the idea that an iPad can replace a laptop or desktop computer — we all remember the infamous “What’s a computer?” TV ad. One of the ways this is supported is connecting to an ...

This first iPad took the world by storm in 2010. Since then, Apple has sold more than 500 million units, which includes the Air, Mini, and Pro variants. While the design has become sleeker and thinner ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

iPadOS 17 adds support for USB video devices like webcams, video, and stills cameras, and—yes—even gaming consoles. You can plug the Switch into your iPad and use it as a screen. Apple finally seems ...

A new accessory allows two USB-C devices, like an iPad Pro and Mac, to connect to a monitor with a single USB-C input — including the LG UltraFine series of monitors, and potentially Apple's Pro ...

Your iPad is a powerful computer, and becomes even more so if you attach a keyboard to it. Fortunately, it’s easy. The only complication is there are a bunch of different options. Don’t fall into the ...