Apple Highlights Environmental Benefits of Not Selling iPhones With Power Adapters

Following the launch of the iPhone 12 last year, Apple stopped bundling power adapters with the iPhone 11 and newer iPhones. The company now says that doing so has allowed it to save 861,000 tons of copper, zinc, and tin. Additionally, the smaller packaging is also helping Apple save the environment and reduce its carbon
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Looks Like Samsung Might Ditch Power Adapters After All

Whether we want to give Apple credit or not, the smartphone industry does tend to follow the Cupertino-based firm’s moves. Not everything Apple does is worth following, and when it comes to leaving the power adapters out of smartphone boxes, that’s one that seemed better left unfollowed. Samsung appeared to have planted its flag firmly on the
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How to Add Bluetooth to a Computer: 3 Great Bluetooth Adapters for PC

Increasingly, computers and laptops come with built-in Bluetooth. But what if yours doesn’t? The sensible solution is to use a Bluetooth dongle, but once you’ve bought one, how do you set it up? Here’s everything you need to know about setting up Bluetooth on Windows 10. Why Do You Need a Bluetooth Dongle? If you
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The 5 Best Powerline Adapters for Your Home Network

Powerline adapters are truly wonderful. While Wi-Fi frees us to walk around with unbroken internet access, sometimes we need the stability and speed of a wired connection—and that can be difficult when the router is at the opposite end of your house. Instead of running a 100-ft Ethernet cable from room to room, consider using
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The Pros and Cons of PCI-e Wireless Network Adapters vs. USB Wireless Solutions

When you want to add wireless networking capability to your computer, you have two options: a PCI-e network adapter or a USB wireless solution. USB wireless adapters are small, portable, and cheap, but does that mean they’re better? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each. PCI-e Wireless Adapters: More Power, Less
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Are Cheap MacBook Adapters Safe or Worth It?

When you need to replace your MacBook charger, there are plenty of options other than an $ 85 official one. But is buying a third-party adapter a good idea? They’re definitely cheaper, but are they safe? I did some research to find out and the answer, as you might expect, is a little complicated. Why MacBook
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