The most important thing to keep in mind when operating the server yourself is the power supply. Even if applications and networks are running normally, it does not make sense to power down essential ...

Once upon a time, building yourself a power supply required sourcing all manner of components, from transformers to transistors, knobs, and indicators. These days, everything’s a bit more integrated ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

What if your next power supply could do more than just deliver electricity? Imagine a compact, 100 W device that not only powers your projects but also adapts to your needs with precision, flexibility ...

USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) now offers faster, more efficient, and more versatile power handling solutions. As we can all see, it’s an exciting advancement that significantly enhances the capabilities ...

In this post I’m going to share my thoughts on making a simple emergency power supply system for Raspberry Pi boards. Hopefully it will be cheaper and easier to build than a commercial version because ...

How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...

Update 12/05/18: Apple now sells an 18W USB-C power adapter for $26Remove non-product link. To use it with your iPhone, you still need to purchase a USB-C to Lightning cable. We haven’t tested it yet, ...

One of the most positive tech developments of this decade has been the mass adoption of USB-C over the old micro-USB, USB-A, and other lesser-used gadget ports. Whether you’re powering your earbuds, ...