If your laptop, tablet, or smartphone doesn't have a lock slot, you can easily add one with this clever adapter. The Multplx Anchor converts any headphone jack into a lock slot.
If your device has a headphone jack, it can have a lock slot thanks to this handy adapter. Laptop locks are an excellent way to protect a device if you ever plan to leave it outside, but even the don't all have lock slots these days. They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that appe…
Busted your Xbox One controller’s 3.5mm headphone jack? We’ll guide you through this cheap and easy fix.
The controller is the Carbon Black version of the Xbox Core Controller, which includes a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port for charging, and a battery life that lasts up to 40 hours. The monitor's specifications include a 1440p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time.
Have you ever wanted to cut down enemy hordes like Samurai Jack? Now's your chance with Adult Swim Games' latest action, platforming game.…
The Raspberry Pi is low cost, mini computer that lets you plug in a number of accessories to do various things. The uses for a Raspberry Pi are endless, as we have seen people use them for an actual mini-computer, a gaming arcade, in robotics, to power home automation and much more. The best part…
Recently, Hollywood actor Jack Black launched his own YouTube channel focusing on games. Today, he was able to preview Psychonauts 2.…
Psychonauts 2 looks amazing! Psychonauts 2 is an upcoming platforming game from Double Fine Productions. The team is now part of Xbox Game Studios. The title should launch sometime in 2021. Hollywood actor Jack Black recently got to play the game and showcase some new footage. is an…
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Your own virtual pirate amusement park. When Rare first unveiled , its recently released collaboration with Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, I almost couldn't believe how grand and majestic the trailer felt. While on paper, this marriage of two iconic pirate franchises seemed like the most ap…
Got a phone that charges via USB-C but doesn't have a headphone jack? This adapter gives you the port you need to listen to music without removing your ability to charge your phone! Supports Power Delivery and Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging.…
It's a pirate's life for me. latest, and most ambitious update is now live across Xbox and PC, bringing the universe of Pirates of the Caribbean into the game. The huge '' update includes piles of new story features, new enemies to battle, new cosmetics to unlock, and much more, and you can gr…
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There are a ton of gaming headset deals on Amazon , providing an ideal opportunity to score a mid-year upgrade on your gear. Logitech has debuted a considerable discount, knocking 50% off the Logitech G432, now priced at just $40 for a limited time. This headset is part of a broader Logitech rang…
During the Gears 5 campaign, you'll need to upgrade Jack's different abilities in order to solve different problems and get an advantage in combat. Here's a list of all Jack upgrades and where you can acquire them.…
Mass Effect 2 features numerous romance options, including Jack, who can be romanced by male Shepard. According to a report from TheGamer, Jack was meant to be romanceable by female Shepard as well.
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New or used? I had the same problem on my N8 on the first day.. it was cos my pocket was so full of lint that it had gone into the 3,5mm jack and blocked the plug from going all the way in. I used a toothpick or something similar to clean it out. ,:D The amount of lint that came out of there was…
Here's a list of every Jack upgrade in Gears 5, as well as how to acquire them. In Gears 5, light RPG elements are introduced through the ability to upgrade Jack, your robot companion. Jack's skills are divided into three categories: Assault, Support, and Passives. Each category is fairly easy…
With the Epix released late last year and the Propel Pro earlier this year, some might have believed that Samsung had wrapped things up for a while with Windows Mobile. The Samsung Jack, the heir apparent to the BlackJack series, came out of left field for some and the time it took to go fr…
If a Bing goes down and no one is around, did it even happen? Several Microsoft services, including Teams, Azure, Office 365, and even Bing, are down right now. Reports of outages began spiking around 5 p.m. ET. It appears several Microsoft services are down for the count this afternoon…
The other day Samsung released the Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard update for the AT&T Jack. We downloaded the update file and with a little effort, updated the Jack to 6.5. With very few exceptions, had I not performed the upgrade, it would be tough to tell the difference between the old Jack…
The Samsung Jack is still relatively new and slowly but surely, case options are showing up. We've taken a look at the Samsung Horizontal Case for the Jack and now we'll turn our sites on two Smartphone Experts shell-styled cases, the Snap-on and the Click. These two cases are hard shells…
His account was tweeting racial slurs. Jack Dorsey, Twitter's CEO, had his account hacked. Twitter says it's "investigating what happened." The breach appears to have been done via an SMS service called Cloudhopper. If you've been on Twitter this afternoon, chances are you've seen some…
One of the more frustrating aspects of getting a new phone is finding a case for it, especially if your phone is a new model just hitting stores. The Samsung Jack snuck up on a lot of us and while the phone is growing in popularity, the case selection has been lacking. Fortunately, Samsung…
Jack of Tools Pro is to your Windows Phone 8 device much like a Swiss Army Knife is to pocket knifes... a lot of tools rolled into one package. Jack of Tools Pro is a collection of ten tools for your Windows Phone that range from a flashlight app to a decibel meter. The app is simply laid out…
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The Samsung Jack is turning out to be a very good Windows Mobile phone, and Windows Mobile Standard remains an equally good operating system. The sliding panels of the Samsung Jack's Today Screen can put a lot of information at your fingertips, but I can't help but feel Microsoft missed the…
Microsoft is going mostly all-in on USB-C with its latest Surface devices, which means you're probably going to need a dongle at some point. And, yes, Microsoft will sell you one.
@ when you say headset do you mean headphones? If so have you tried a simple long Y splitter cable and plugging that directly into the headphone port of the surface book 2? As that's easier than disabling audio devices everytime you guys want to play games :winktongue:. ,Are you and your nephew…
Experiencing troubles with your Xbox One controller's 3.5mm headphone jack? It's an affordable and easy fix, only requiring the know-how to get under the hood and swap out the essentials. Get back to gaming and chatting fast with this 10-minute fix for your Xbox gamepad.…
HP has announced the brand new HP Envy 14 at CES 2021 today, featuring the latest 11th generation mobile-class processors from Intel, up to 16GB RAM, and powerful NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics for video rendering and light gaming. On the outside, the HP Envy 14 is rocking a "natural silver…
Last month we reviewed , the first Windows Phone game from Owlchemy Labs. Snuggle Truck impressed with its sense of humor, vast array of levels, level editor, and great visual style. Sure, the level select bug I encountered still needs to be fixed , but the game remains my pick for best side…
Cut the Rope has been an extremely popular game on iOS for years now, but it only just arrived on Windows Phone last week. In the meantime, we’ve made due with Spider Jack, a similar puzzle game that arrived on WP7 back in December. Cut the Rope originates from a Russian developer called…
My cheapo creative Sobwoofer & two satellite speakers blew up after a good three years of use so I looked into replacing them but it seems everything I find under the £100 range only plugs into the headphone jack. I tried some £28 logitech ones that were L&R speakers only and they were total…
Oh, hello Samsung Jack on AT&T. You'll be available on May19th for $99 after contract? Sounds good! You're actually a big upgrade to the Blackjack II? How's that? Oh, we see:Windows Mobile 6.1Wi-Fi 802.11 b/gTri-band HSDPA AT&T COMPLETES ITS FULL HOUSE OF SMART DEVICES WITH…
Commando Jack is a game for Windows Phone 8 that has you battling wave after wave of alien invaders. While game play isn't much different than other tower defense game, Commando Jack steps out slightly by letting you jump inside a defensive turret for a first person perspective on things.…
Mophie today announced its new Powerstation Hub wireless charger which is both a wireless charger and a plug-in charger for home. It comes with AC prongs and two USB-A and one USB-C port to charge up at home or on the go.
Slay demons and track times through Xbox Game Pass, and on the go. What you need to know - Xbox Game Pass is a Netflix-like subscription service for games, with over 150 games included to date. - Games constantly come and go from Xbox Game Pass, with more added every single month. -…
Exclusive Playroom screenshots! Spider Jack enjoys the distinction of being the first Chillingo title on Windows Phone – followed several months later by Feed Me Oil. It was also the game that proved Electronic Arts had not dropped the platform after almost a year of silence. Way back…
Yes you can, but it hinges on whether your phone supports 3.5mm jacks, or whether your Xbox One headset supports Bluetooth. Here are the details you need to know.…
Headphone jacks may be gradually going the way of the dodo, but a new Microsoft patent could offer a novel way to keep them around on thin devices.
Microsoft is hopping on the dongle train.…
Every now and then a new game developer joins the Windows Phone ecosystem and you just wonder how we ever lived without them. One such company is Owlchemy Labs, a small studio who recently published two stellar games: Snuggle Truck, a 2D driving/stunt game, and Jack Lumber, the best lumberjac
Any chance youd be interested in swapping for a mint unlocked lg v35 thinq? ,V35 sold elsewhere. Must recind trade offer , Item Description For sale is a first-generation Surface Go | Bluetooth 4.18MP Rear Camera | 5MP Front CameraUSB Type-C | 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Surface Go table…
Jack'd, a popular chat and dating app made for the gay men community, has launched a version for users after previously releasing versions for iOS and Android. This release follows on the heels of the earlier this week. Jack'd first launched in 2010 and now has over 5 million use…
We're not quite sure what's in store here, but the Samsung "Jack" has appeared on an AT&T rebate form, courtesy of the Boy Genius Report. We know the Jack as the Canadian version of the i617 Blackjack II. The two phones are identical, except one just goes by "Jack." The one we see liste…
Jack N' Jill is a platform game that is available for Windows 10 PC and Mobile where you have to guide Jack through host of obstacles to find Jill. The game is reminiscent of the grayscale Game Boy Pocket games and not too shabby of a time waster.
Over the weekend, Windows Phone Central announced a contest in which readers could from Owlchemy labs. To enter, all you had to do was pick a game and give us a Monty Python quote. Monty Python is the British comedy troupe responsible for the television series and three classic films .…
Along with late notice of this week’s new Xbox Windows Phone 8 release Angry Birds, we also missed out on advance notice of the Xbox Red Stripe Deal of the Week this time out. Hey, sometimes the crystal ball gets fuzzy, or somebody swipes it and leaves you with a plain old Magic 8-Ball. W…
Here's more from Mobilesyrup on the upcoming Touch Pro 2 with its confirmed 3.5mm headset jack that caught most everyone by surprise. And that leads us to a couple of questions. What's the trade-off? While there appears to be plenty of room on the bottom edge of the Touch Pro 2 for a headse…
Here's a grilling an interview with a couple of HTC Europe execs from Polish smartphone site PDA.pl. It can be a little painful to watch, for both sides, but the questions asked are reasonable:Where's the 3.5mm headphone jack?There's hardware for an FM radio, but why no software?Why aren't "o…
I hardly use headphones, only when I do VR really. They are just cheap, old, generic units. Never had any issues with them. ,My IDOL 4S seems to have an issue with the headphone jack. I connect my phone to the car audio equipment with the audio cable, and the sound still comes through the phone…
Mophie unveiled its new Powerstation Hub multi-faceted charger. It can serve as a plug-in wall charger at home or charge your devices at home via wireless charging. It comes with two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a Qi-enabled wireless charger that works through the built-in 6,100mAh b…
Headphone jacks may be gradually going the way of the dodo, but a new Microsoft patent could offer a novel way to keep them around on thin devices. First spotted by , Microsoft was recently granted for an expandable 3.5mm headphone jack, referred to a "plug receptacle for an electronic dev…
Is it true? Might HTC have turned over a new leaf and really decided to put honest-to-goodness 3.5mm headset jacks in Windows phones other than the Touch HD? If a recent post from Mobilecrunch is correct, then it just might be. We're still just a tad skeptical, seeing as how this news is c…
I have XPS L502x, i am facing issue with my audio jacks. my laptop has 2 audio jacks, 1 for headphones and speakers and other for the S/P DIF. the issue is - 1- When there is no jack plugged in - it shows both 1 & 2 have plugged in. 2- when 1 is plugged in - it shows no jack is plugged in. 3…
Microsoft will begin selling a new version of its official Xbox One Wireless Controller with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack. The revamped controller also has some internal hardware improvements compared to the current version…
Jack N' Jill is a simple, yet challenging platformer game that is available for both Windows 10 PC and Mobile where you have to help Jack navigate across a host of platforms to find Jill. The Windows 10 game has a retro feel, reminiscent of the old grayscale games you would find available for t…
Microsoft is adding a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack to the Xbox One controller.…
None of my earphones/aux cables and now working ,Anyone experiencing any issues with the physical audio jack? On my 950XL, I find on some occasions, when I plug my aux cable into the phone's jack, it keeps playing from the speaker with no sound through the jack. I have to reboot the phone to ge…
The jack you're putting in is cheap one and the size of its thickness isn't exact as the standard. The problem is often on many devices. You'll end up eventually with displaced copper particle in the jack which causes to stuck on headhone mode... Use Another jack, not so cheap or cheap one but pe…
best bet will be to take it for an inspection at the service center, while it is under warranty your misadventure at home could turn ugly anytime if you are not properly trained to de-assemble the device. Simple, make use of the warranty period. ,Last month while walking i was listening songs a…
It depends ultimately on the features on your phone and your headset. Xbox headsets with Bluetooth will generally work on any phone, but many phones are now removing the 3.5mm jack that most wired Xbox headsets use.…
, a popular Windows Phone 8 app that offers a number of different tools and utilities in one place, is now currently free to access, although there's no word on how long this situation will last. The app, which normally costs $1.99 to unlock all of its features, combines a compass, a f…
Dell's Precision and OptiPlex lines just got a major refresh and set of updates. What you need to know - Dell announced new devices from its Precision and OptiPlex lines today. - The OptiPlex 7070 Ultra is an upgradeable all-in-one with a minimal footprint. - The Precision 5500 an…
Hello Dan, Did you use the 3.5mm headphone jack on you Surface Book 2. I got buzz noise from it, when I plug in a headphone. It is very annoying and I tested it with 3 different types of headphone. Two from Bose and one from Sennheiser. Same result buzzing / white noise sound constantly. I am n…
have you tried using another headphone set to see if its the jack or some issue with the headphone set? ,Headphone jack is taped in place inside the housing of the 920, quite easy to replace if ur feeling brave ,Might be a faulty jack. Do you have warranty on it? ,If you want a Nokia jack let me…
The mini plug audio jack is built in, and an integral part of the replaceable phone shell. It can't be "installed" in a cover/shell. I have purchased and have 3 different colored ones for my 620, so the info given to you is not right. ,Hi there Lumia fans :) I have a question for you all.I ordere…
Hi. Sorry if this has been brought up before but my search attempts yielded no results. So o received my Lumia 950 xl yesterday and I'm loving it so far. One problem I have is that the Nokia headphones which I have do not seem to be recognised at all. But my clunky old ones from a Olympus voic…
Given the nature of the question, I would recommend you download an application called Speccy. This is easy to navigate and will provide you information of what hardware is inside your laptop. You can then use this information to download the correct drivers. The essential drivers on a laptop…
Still rocking the Samsung Jack with Windows Mobile 6.1? No longer. The Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade is now available. And with it you get full access to Windows Marketplace for Mobile, IE6, automatic access to AT&T WiFi, and Vlingo, among all the other WM6.5 goodies. Get the update here.…
Sorry, folks. Those of you holding out hope that the AT&T Pure would have a 3.5mm headphone jack appear to be out of luck. At least that's the case for the one spied early by Tilt Mobility.Other news: Windows mobile 6.5 is on board, talk time is rated at 5 hours, with 15 days of standby. It'…
No sooner do Malatesta and yours truly mull over whether the Sprint Touch Pro 2 will have a 3.5mm headphone jack in the upcoming podcast . So, to recap, the Sprint, Verizon and Telus versions have it. T-Mobile doesn't. And while we're early into the leak cycle of the AT&T Tilt 2, we're…
You read that right. Ckeegan from our comments points us to this Youtube video that, sure enough, shows the Verizon Touch Pro 2 with a 3.5mm headphone jack. So let's put that puppy to bed. Now, if anybody wants to tell us when it's coming out, that'd be cool, too.…
Bad news for those of you outside the United States who were hoping to get your hands on the Samsung Jack. It looks like it's going to be a U.S.-only phone.Says Samsung Austria to TamsWMS:Like the Propel Pro, you are looking at yet another US-only handset. This means that Samsung Austria has n…
Resident Evil 7 is more than just a monumental horror game for Xbox One and Windows 10 — it can be a little tricky, too. As a survival horror title, focuses on ammo conservation, puzzle solving and tense exploration. Resident Evil 7 is also littered with boss battle events which range from…
These compact Logitech speakers offer 5W of power, convenient volume and power controls, a headphone jack, and a 3.5mm jack input. It connects via a standard 3.5mm audio cable and works with both Windows and Mac computers.
VVM plays through the same speaker that the music plays through...what is your 1/8" jack connected to when you plug it into the phone? That is where your sound is going. Why don't you use the Bluetooth for music playback? I never knew that was called anything other than a 3.5mm jack, haha. I…
Has anyone else had any problems with their headphone jack? Mine has been working perfectly well until this morning. I don't have Bluetooth in my truck so I almost always am listening to podcasts or audible via a 3.5mm cable. I drove to a job this morning, did what I needed to do, then got back i…
Same. : If you're close to a MS store bring it in and perhaps they'll do good and replace cover. ,Ha, that little piece of plastic back cover on the screen side around the headphone jack is broken off for me within like the first week! Cracked pretty quickly then a whole piece cracked off! ,N…
So on my Samsung Focus I had a little plug that went into the headphone jack to avoid dirt getting in the port, sort of like a dust cover. When I got my 920 the other day I put it in the 920's jack and the phone would ring, however, when I answered calls no sound would come out of the ear piece.…
No trouble here with buds, headphones, cassette adapter, etc... ,My 635 was tough to insert the headphones into the jack. I too was getting limited performance. Then I twisted it as a put it in and they went in the jack properly and everything works. Double check that the headphones are fully i…
Have you tried a different set of headphones? Have you tried inserting and removing the headphones from the jack repeatedly? Sometimes that will help. ,A week or so ago my headphone jack stopped working. Whenever I plug something in Beats does not turn on automatically like it should. I've had i…
You didn't say what you have attempted so here's what I'm thinking... Perhaps there is a build-up of dust inside it? Do other headphones work? Have you restarted the phone in case it's a software glitch? It may or may not need hardware repair. ,My 950xl headphones jack is completely dead sudd…
Mine is ok, although I hate the noises/distortion when I plug it in. Also, it'll be a good idea for the volume to decrease some when the headset is plugged in if you have it all the way up. Every other mobile phone OS does this, if I remember correctly. ,I'd say defective phone. I put in both a…
your warranty is not worth risking and nokia support realy is excellent and quick 10 days over here in uk and they even pick it up for you :) ,You will void your warranty to do the fix yourself and risk damaging the device further. I would look to Nokia support to get it repaired. ,I use my pho…
I have never had that trouble. I use my headphones and a line out cable all the time on my Lumia 710. But then again, I never use bluetooth. ,I have this too occasionally with my Beats by Dre headphones. I think its because the socket supports longer jacks with media controls. And therefore if…
Ahh too bad its broken. ,it is very easy to replace. Once you you can pry the jack gently off as it is only held in place with adhesive. insert the new one and put the housing back together. All you need is a T5 torx screw driver. also. there are three . Other prongs are on the left side. You…
Advertising? I don't see why Nokia or MS would pay to have a character use a phone that isn't available anymore. ,Just saw Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. Jack Ryan has a Lumia 900, his girlfriend has an iPhone and the bad guy has a Blackberry. Lots of good Windows Phone screen time in that movie!…
OK, staying home for a loooooong time was kind of novel at first. But at Windows Central, we're all starting to go a bit nuts. Like, Jack Torrance in The Shining nuts. Wacky even. This set of movies, shows, books and music is definitely helping.…
"You will likely see some tests this year" Twitter has confirmed it is exploring the option of adding a subscription to its platform. It follows speculation Twitter may seek to improve revenue in this manner. CEO Jack Dorsey told investors they will test different approaches this year.…
Got a Lumia 1020 with a broken digitizer and replaced it. The audio jack on the top of the 1020 will not output any sound. However, when i plug headphones into the jack they are recognized. I have already replaced the audio Jack on the phone with same exact result. I have done both a soft…
Explore every psyche. Psychonauts 2, the much-hyped sequel from Double Fine, is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox One. The game will also support Smart Delivery, so you'll only have to buy the game once to play it on both platforms. The game will also feature music from Jack Black, which…
Cars cannot control the 950XL via the USB to USB-C. If anyting, the USB port will prevent the 950XL from draining faster. Audio 'should' work via the headphone jack. Just need to tell your car stereo unit to pick up AUX input. Turn up volume on the phone and then adjust volume in your car as ne…
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it honestly just sounds like the cable has gone bad ,Hi, Lately there is a buzzing sound from my car stereo when I connect my Lumia 720 via the standard 3.5mm cable to my car. Nokia care says that I need to use a 3.5mm American jack and not the standard 3.5mm while connecting any cable to…
I'm having the same problem. Been like that for months and its been bothering me. Tried the reboot trick, jack is clean. I have to rely on a device for audio playback so you can guess I've been lugging around more than just my phone because of it. Can't use it in the car....home.....anywhere unle…