Apple Computer has almost single-handedly succeeded in turning USB into an accepted interface standard. Sony, Apple, and others are currently making FireWire into the industry standard for multimedia.

This week I added USB 2.0 ports and FireWire ports to my computer. Then I hooked my digital camcorder up to a FireWire port and using Nero software transferred my first digital video to my computer.

As our first look at Apple’s new laptops suggests, there’s plenty to talk about with the new laptops introduced this week. But it’s what’s not there in the revamped MacBook product line that has ...

Keeping tabs on proper FireWire use Making sure that everyone in your organization is properly using FireWire ports is key to avoiding failure. Bryan McGill, a Macintosh administrator, writes: "This ...

We look at the latest technology gadgets and consumer tech toys and what they can offer to business IT. In the tech sector, computer interfaces come and go in the name of progress. RS232 was ...

Yesterday we noted that we've been receiving sporadic reports of "screen spot" issues with computers other than the new 15" PowerBook G4, citing the new G4 iBook 14". We've received a number of other ...

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Computer Inc. today announced it has acquired 1394 FireWire chip and software supplier Zayante Inc., based in nearby Scotts Valley, to strengthen its serial connection ...

I have an acquaintance who wishes to record a short video. His camcorder, however, seems to not have a Firewire/1394 port, so I can't just plug it into my computer. Are there any adapters that will ...

LaCie’s descriptively-named FireWire Speakers are unique among speakers we’ve tested: rather than connecting to your computer using a standard audio cable, or even a USB cable, these compact (5.3″ ...

As our first look at Apple’s new laptops suggests, there’s plenty to talk about with the new laptops introduced this week. But it’s what’s not there in the revamped MacBook product line that has ...