Category Archives: Scenario

DisplayLink Launches Support for Android 5.0 and Higher Docking

For the first time, you can mirror the display of a supported Android device onto a monitor or TV through the device’s USB port, using a newly-released driver by display chip maker DisplayLink. The driver works for adapters or docking stations using DisplayLink’s chips that are attached to tablets and smartphones running Android version 5.0 […]

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Quick Fix for Problems Using Bluetooth and Blueman from the Raspberry Pi Raspbian Desktop (Wheezy)

Editor’s note: The instructions in this blog post are for the Wheezy version of Raspian and not for Jessie, the newest version as of February 26, 2016. Bluetooth and Raspberry Pi are a natural combination, allowing your Pi to communicate wirelessly with devices like our Bluetooth home automation switch. However, recent versions of Raspian have […]

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Restoring Lost Bluetooth Icon to Your Windows System Tray

The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides an easy way to connect and manage Bluetooth devices on your Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 computer, and many Bluetooth users rely on it. But an accidental click in the wrong place can cause you to lose that icon, leaving no obvious way to access […]

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Selecting the Right USB-Ethernet Adapter for your Computer and Network

You’re a consultant, and you stride into a new client’s office with your laptop, only to discover they’ve disabled WiFi for security reasons. You pull out your Windows tablet in a hotel room, but the only internet available is coming through a wire on the desk. You’re a gamer and you’re tired of watching helplessly […]

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Plugable’s New USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter for 2K and 4K HDMI Displays

When Plugable was the first company in the world to launch a 4K-capable USB 3.0 DisplayPort graphics adapter last fall, we heard from users around the globe who were excited to be able to add Ultra-High-Definition displays to their systems via USB. As popular as our UGA-4KDP DisplayPort adapter has been, we’ve also heard from […]

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Plugable USB 3.0 4K HDMI Adapter for Multiple Monitors

Features Learn more Highest performance USB graphics solution available. Combines both video and audio over a single USB cable and HDMI cable Connect multiple monitors with resolutions as high as 3840×2160 (4K) to Windows-based laptops or desktops (one adapter required per monitor) Connects to Windows PCs via SuperSpeed USB 3.0. USB bus powered (no power […]

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DisplayLink Releases Updated Mac Driver (v2.4 Beta 1)

Update 11/12/2015: DisplayLink has released a new beta version driver, 2.5 beta2 in their continuing effort to improve the driver and workaround some of the limitations of Mac OS X 10.9,10.10 and 10.11 The driver links in this post have been updated to reflect the availability of this driver Update 7/7/2015: The 2.4 code set […]

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Plugable DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter

DisplayPort to HDMI Supports 4K, 2K, and audio output Features Active adapter enables you to connect a full-size DisplayPort video output from your laptop, desktop, or tablet PC to HDMI-equipped displays, TVs, and projectors” Supports resolutions up to 3840×2160 (4k) Ultra-HD@60Hz. 1080p displays supported at 120Hz” VESA (DisplayPort) certified to ensure maximum compatibility and performance […]

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Nexus 7(2012) を Android 5.0(Lollipop)に更新すると、USB ネットワーク・アダプタが使用できなくなる問題について

原文(2015年2月3日投稿):Nexus 7 First Gen (2012) upgrade to Android 5.0 (Lollipop) breaks USB-Ethernet support ネットワーク経由で Nexus 7(2012)モデル・タブレットにも Android バージョン 5.0(ロリポップ)が自動配信されるようになりましたが、この新バージョンは Plugable Technologies 社の USB2-E100 と USB2-OTGE100 をはじめとした、USB 10/100 高速イーサネット・アダプタを使用不可にしてしまうことがわかりました。非常に皮肉なことに同じこのバージョン 5.0 によって、Nexus 7(2013)モデルではようやく USB 10/100 高速イーサネット・アダプタを使用できるようになったところでした。 (訳注:この問題は、ASIX 社製 AX88772 チップセットを使用しているすべての高速イーサネット・アダプタに共通と考えられます。Nexus 7(2012)モデルでは、Android バージョン 4.x で USB 10/100 高速イーサネット・アダプタを使用できていました。Nexus 7(2013)モデルではこれまで、Android バージョン 4.x では該当アダプタを使用できませんでしたが、5.0 以上に更新した場合には使用できることがわかっています。) Plugable 社はこの問題の解決方法を調査中ですが、もし解決方法が判明したとしても、それはタブレットのルート化が必要になると予想されます。Nexus 7(2012)モデルと、該当する USB 10/100 […]

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