Questions tagged [usb]
For questions asking for a device that communicates over USB, Universal Serial Bus.
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Display broken - what kind of USB-VGA/HDMI DisplayAdapter works with WIN 10 on Asus ZenBOOK UX390UAK
I want to save my SSD of my Asus Zenbook UX390UAK but my Display does not work anymore. Is there a DisplayUSB-Adapter without need of 3rd-party Driver and works Plug&Play with WIN 10. If this ...
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keyboard/mouse switch that simulates devices to connected computers and does not disconnect keyboard/mouse on switch
I have a USB hub where I can switch between two computers. On pressing a button, the hub disconnects all devices from one computer and then, after a short time, reconnects them to the other computer. ...
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Stereo line input for a laptop
I would like to have a solution to equip an average Windows 7 / 10 laptop with line-in input (stereo, 250-500 mV). All the USB sticks I found at Amazon have only the microphone input (2-5 mV).
A ...
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Looking for a contemporary device similar to what the Yoggie used to be
About ten years back there was a range of products all called Yoggie. Some of them were bigger, some of them looked like bulky USB sticks (i.e. too wide to fit other USB plugs next to them), called ...
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USB TV tuner that works with Windows 10
I have Diamond multimedia TV tuner that works with Windows 7, and is supposed to work with Windows 10 but does not. It uses Total media software, when I try to scan for channels it says "not ...
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Is it possible to charge with USB-C PD, run 4k@60hz with HDMI, and run 3 USB 2.0 from a single USB-C hub?
I'm having 2 workstations, 3 laptops. Got bored of plugging in-out all the cables every time I switch laptops/workstations. My plan is to just buy 2 hubs for the 2 workstations, and I only have to ...
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Is there such a thing as a USB graphics card?
Is there a USB graphics card? I know the USB 3.0 speed would be the bottleneck, of sorts, but any additional graphics would be better than nothing.
If there isn't, is there a PCIe female to USB male ...
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USB-C Hub/Splitter for Phone
What I'm looking for is something that will allow my to charge and access the USB-C port at the same time. Something that only does that would be ideal but a full USB hub that will also charge my ...
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USB-C splitter to USB-C video and USB data
I want a hub/splitter/device that takes
input: one usb-c in (with displayport alternate mode)
output 1: one usb-c video out (displayport alternate mode)
output 2: one or more data outputs (can be ...
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Long Time Storage Solution
This might be a bit too fictional but here's the scenario. Task is to store small amount of data (Less than 1Mb) for centuries to come.
Environment specs and possible hazards follows:
Usually at room ...
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Docking station for USB video recorders
I need to connect several USB video capture devices to my laptop but its USB ports have the internal bus shared, which means that, although it recognizes all the independent capture devices, I can ...
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Small USB drive with hardware write-protection switch
I am currently looking for a USB stick with hardware write-protection that is small enough to fit in my keychain.
Searching the internet I could only find the Kanguru SS3, which has a slightly too ...
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USB-C hub with USB-C ports
I'm looking for a USB type C / Thunderbolt hub that offers several (minimum 2, but ideally more) USB-C ports, with at least one capable of charging. I've seen some of the suggestions on this similar ...
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USB-powered 4G modem with ethernet port, WITHOUT WiFi
I'm looking for a reliable 4G modem with an RJ45 port (for a device I'd like to connect to the internet) that can be powered by USB (max 1amp, ideally) and doesn't have WiFi (or supports switching it ...
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Small (pocket size) folding wired USB keyboard
I'm looking for a small wired keyboard that could be used with a mobile phone (capable of USB OTG).
Requirements:
USB connection, preferably microUSB connector (to remove the need for reductions)
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1080p HDMI to USB converter for computer video input
I have a digital camera with HDMI output and I want to use it as a high quality “webcam.” I am looking for a device which takes a 1080p/60fps HDMI video signal as input and outputs that signal over ...
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I'm looking for a 1080p good quality camera which I can also use as a "webcam" and which has a lense with a manual focus
I'm interested in getting a real camera which also works as a webcam (i.e. which I can connect to my computer through USB or Network for things like a Zoom or Skype call).
The camera should have:
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Non-generic power adapters with barrel connectors with 2.5 mm OD and 0.8 mm ID for Chinese tablets?
A lot of Chinese tablets (and probably some others as well) use a barrel connector instead of microUSB to charge. They all seem to use the standard size of 2.5 mm OD (outside diameter) and 0.8 mm ID (...
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Why do proper USB-C splitters not exist? [RETRY]
I need a USB-C splitter to connect my power adapter and an external SSD drive to my laptop, which has a single USB-C port, used for power input.
To the moderators - This is the copy of a previous ...
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USB-C Splitter for Audio
I've searched far & wide and I can only assume there is nothing or it's impossible.
Is there such thing as a USB-C splitter that two USB-C earphones/headphones can connect to, that then connects ...
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Bluetooth headset with USB/3.5mm connection
I want a headset. I have similar requirements to USB headset with good headphone quality and comfort?:
I want a Bluetooth headset (so no cords hanging off my head) but it should connect to my ...
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Cheap 6x6 (or better) USB 2.0 matrix switch
I am looking for a device which is able to route at least six arbitrary USB 2.0 inputs to at least six arbitrary USB 2.0 outputs (6x6 matrix). It should have an interface like ethernet or RS-232 to ...
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I need a USB Bluetooth Hub with a decent range
I need a USB Bluetooth Hub that has a range of at least 30 feet. It should have low latency, at least 3 USB ports, little to no loss of input, and should have great quality with a decent price. The ...
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Large external 2.5" HDD with USB Type C connector?
Does it really exists as for now? I want 3Tb or 4Tb of external storage.
I am searching particularly for a capacious HDD able to store my files and I want it to have fast interface onboard, at least ...
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Looking for an USB "swiss army knife"
In my job, I need to interact with a lot of different systems and a lot of different USB ports.
I'm looking for a single USB tool that would guaranty that I would be able to connect two USB ports ...
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USB-C male to 2 female inside
I want a USB-C male connector to use my Qi tag charger and also have one USB port free to use with the regular charger without unplugging the Qi tag.
I can't find a good splitter for USB-C. I found ...
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Is There A USB Keyboard With A 9ft Cable?
I have a computer connected to a TV that currently uses a wireless keyboard (Microsoft Wireless 3000 v2.0).
Generally it works fine for basic things like Netflix where there isn't much input, however, ...
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Look-like POS keyboard
I'm seeking for a special type of additional keyboard.
Need a pool of 20-30 fully programmable keys on a couple (or more) of 'shifts'. USB connector. Black color.
I searched for POS keyboard and ...
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Custom in-desk panel
I would like to get rid of cable clutter and enhance my desk. However, I'm struggling to find the components for making it work. What I would like to do is including ports in the table, mainly ...
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Does anyone know of an HDMI splitter that strips HDCP 2.2?
I am working on a project that requires the use of an HDMI USB capture device, but because of HDCP 2.2, all captured video is just showing up black. I have read that some HDMI splitters can strip HDCP ...
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KVM Switch to handle USB-C, Video & Power
I'm trying to set up the following: two computers (MBP15 w/ USB-C and a desktop) that feed into one monitor and share USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard, hub, etc). I've found a few switches that seem ...
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Worst webcam and microphone
I want the worst (160x120 res or lower preferably) webcam and mic combination possible. I would hope the webcam would be cheap.
On top of that, is there any way I can passively make them worse (ex. ...
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Car Radio with Android
I'm searching for a Car Radio with Android as a complete system. The Car Radio should support USB-Debugging via the PC.
Is there such a Car Radio?
Thanks.
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Docking station that connects via both USB 3 and USB C, has various video interface ports
I'm looking for a docking station that works with my current laptop (HP Pavilion 15-AY013NR) but will also work with a new laptop. The current one has USB 2/3 ports and no USB C, but I expect the new ...
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USB-C cord with tight contact
I have noticed that many USB charging cables get disconnected from the phone (or sometimes the charger) rather easily. I am looking for the opposite: a USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-A cable, that ...
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Thunderbolt 3 dock with USB 2.0 (*not* USB 3) controller
I have a MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 ports, to which I want to connect an Allen & Heath digital mixing desk via USB to be able to capture multi-channel audio. This desk uses isochronous mode ...
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USB (A or C) to TOSLINK Adapter for Linux
I am searching for a USB (A or C male) to TOSLINK Adapter (female) in order to keep my audio signal digital as long as possible.
What is important that I do not need to install specific drivers (this ...
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USB 3.1 splitter Type C (male) to 2x Type A (male)
Because the default power of USB 3.1 is at max. 4,5 Watt I thought I could use a splitter or Y cable for that. The idea is that one USB-A male connector transfers the data (10 Gbit) and power and the ...
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Connect USB keyboard to bluetooth
I have an USB keyboard here, and I would like to connect it on bluetooth to other devices (mostly to android phones/phablets/tablets).
Yes, I know that buying a bluetooth keyboard would be more simple ...
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What multi-port wall USB-chargers exist which support QC 3.0?
I'm looking for a US wall-plug charger which supports Qualcomm Quick Charging 3.0 (QC 3.0) or later The trouble is that while there a re many chargers with one QC 3.0 port, and other 5V 2.1A ports, I ...
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USB 3.0 hub that will allow connecting two 4TB bus-powered external hard drives
Please recommend a USB 3.0 hub that can definitely power 2 external USB 3.0 bus-powered 4TB hard drives at the same time.
Many USB 3.0 hubs claim to be able to do this, but each one I've tried (and ...
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Connect one USB headset to two devices, playing both sounds simultaneously
I would like to connect one USB Headset to two separate computers, hearing the audio of both at the same time. USB Switches exist, however they only allow one computer to control the headset at a time....
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USB WIreless adapter for Kali Linux VirtualBox
I am in desperate need of a wireless adapter for Kali Linux. I run Kali Linux version 2019.2 on VirtualBox on a MacBook Air.
Any recommendations for a wireless adapter I can find (an have it shipped ...
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USB voltmeter, the other way around
I would like to find a device that:
Plugs into the wall outlet.
Plugs into a USB connection to a computer.
Measures the voltage in the wall outlet.
Reports the voltage to the computer, presumably as ...
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Recommendation for a mini waterproof USB infrared webcam for Raspberry Pi
Could anyone recommend a mini (approx. 2mm x 2mm) waterproof USB infrared webcam for Raspberry Pi. This will be used for aquatic life monitoring. Any suggestions would be appreciated as well.
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Trying to find a USB-C to ~4x USB-A hub that is fully powered from upstream power delivery
Finding a USB hub that does what I need is more challenging than I expected!
The fundamental issue here is that the laptop (Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1) gets very hot when it's charging. So hot that ...
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Is there, or could anyone make a tiny 1 to 2 USB-C "splitter" hub that only contains a female USB-C-PD port and a female USB-C data port?
It still amazes me that it's almost the end of 2018 and still no one seems to have been able to, to my knowledge, find or create such a device. I did however gather some more information, so here I go....
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Want recommendations for new Laser Color Printer for Ubuntu 18.04+
My current printer is an HP Color LaserJet 2550L. It has worked great for a long time, but now it decided to not print at all anymore. I'm not too sure why that would be but I have been having more ...
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USB switch for monitors
I have a notebook PC with 2 micro-USB Type C ports and no other video output, and a PC with DVI and HDMI.
I have two other monitors, both of them have HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports, and if I recall ...
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Want small USB flash memory drive with micro USB connector
I tend to use [this sort of thing] as non-volatile storage for Raspberry Pis.(https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000041651.html)
I want something similar for a Raspberry Pi Zero with a micro-USB ...
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