From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year.

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USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

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Microsoft has responded to a serious problem with Windows 11, where installing update KB5066835 can break USB keyboards and mice, preventing them from working in the Windows Recovery Environment ...

After installing the latest October update, you may find that USB input devices refuse to work in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This means that if you enter recovery mode—for example, to ...

Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...

Creative has consistently made some of the most well-regarded PC speakers for decades now, with the Creative T20 being a favorite of ours for many years. At the top end of its current range of stereo ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, USB; where would we be without it? Introduced in the late 1990s as a one-size-fits-all replacement for the handful of ports and ...