This story was originally published on Jan. 12, 2024, and has been updated. Extreme weather events like winter storms and heat waves can knock out electrical grids and cause homes to lose access to ...

Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...

Have you ever wondered whether your USB ports are really delivering maximum power? There are several ways to find out. Windows offers you built-in functions to check the performance of your USB ports.

While Anker makes some of the best power banks and chargers for a camping trip, there's one particular model you definitely don't want to bring on the road with you. According to a new product recall ...

The power can go out for any reason--high winds, severe storms, tornadoes, the snow and cold, car crashes--or for what feels like no reason at all sometimes. When you do lose power, the questions are ...

Power outages are inevitable in the summertime, especially as hurricane season starts to pick up. Like the internet, power is something many of us don't think much about until it goes out. When your ...

Whether you use a high-end or budget device, its battery degrades over time. Knowing its status is vital, especially if you plan to trade in or sell your phone. You might also need to check the ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis looks for answers and explains how you can check your own power outage usage. (Andrea Slaydon, Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston ...