[Alex Sidorenko] has built an open source OBD-II Adapter which provides a serial interface using the ELM327 command set and supports all OBD-II standards. We featured [Alex]’s inexpensive PIC ...

Although Windows 11 can detect and configure network adapters automatically, you may still need to perform additional steps to connect to a wireless network, enable specific features, review ...

Do wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? In 2017, I bought a Honda Civic that came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment ...

The best OBD-II scanners are a must for any car owner, thanks to their ability to unlock the secrets of your car. It doesn't matter how laid back you are, a mysterious light on your dashboard is ...

Thus, he set about building himself a simple Bluetooth to 8-track adapter. The hack is straightforward, with [Jim] grabbing a Bluetooth-to-cassette adapter off the shelf. These simply take in ...

He’s tested over 250 mesh networks, routers, and modems. We plan to test new Wi-Fi 7 adapters in early 2025; more details are in the What to look forward to section. October 2024 A USB adapter ...

A garage will charge for this diagnosis, but it is easy to check yourself using an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) reader, which simply plugs into a standardised socket present in almost every car made ...

A power supply for electronic devices. Also called an "AC adapter" or "charger," power adapters plug into a wall outlet and convert AC to a single DC voltage. Computers use multiple DC voltages ...