I recently failed to resist buying a compact power module from eBay for almost nothing! As usual, thereafter I leaped into the inside electronics of the module, and really amazed by the hidden magic ...

This kit includes tips for nearly all laptop makes and gives you power both at home and in your car. It usually sells for $80. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, ...

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has announced a new specification for laptop chargers, designed to banish incompatible devices from the market in favour of a one-size-fits-all ...

Short Version: A universal notebook adapter with retractable cabling that extends to almost ten feet in length, comes with nine adapter tips, and features two USB charging ports. When it comes to ...

Laptop users could soon be able to borrow or swap chargers, even if their PCs are made by different manufacturers A single power supply covering a wide range of notebook computers is a major step in ...

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The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published a new standard this week detailing the specifications for a single laptop charger compatible with a wide range of notebooks. While there’s ...

USB-C ports were supposed to bring universal charging, but the last time PCWorld dove into it, the results were pretty dismal. Google’s second-generation Chromebook Pixel and Apple’s original 12-inch ...

I was so impressed by the Zolt Laptop Charger Plus when I first saw it at this year's Last Gadget Standing competition and wanted to give it a try. Michael is CIO at Ziff Brothers Investments, a ...

In the months and years to come, can only hope that all laptops will no longer rely on a single charging system. Now, you might be wondering if it is safe enough to charge your laptop without a ...

A new 'one size fits all' standard for notebook power supplies promises to significantly cut e-waste, if vendors decide to follow it. The Switzerland-based standards organisation, the International ...