Framework Laptop 13 and Framework Laptop 16 both feature a modular expansion card system that lets you decide which ports your laptop has and where they are placed (with some limitations).
However, the company has also made the reference design of the expansion card open source, allowing anyone to design their own. And hardware hacker LeoDJ has done just that with his “DongleHider+” card, which combines a standard USB Type-A port with one of the USB dongles that can be used to wirelessly connect to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory. Did.
This means you don't have to worry about losing your dongle because it is always inserted into your computer. Also, this expansion card has both a wireless dongle and a port built into one unit, so you don't have to run out of USB ports. There's also room to solder up to two additional dongles for use with other wireless devices.
Here's a roundup of recent technology news from around the web.
LeoDJ's DongleHider+ packs up to three Logitech-style dongles into one framework expansion card [Hackster]
Framework laptops use a USB-C power expansion card system that allows you to determine which ports (or other hardware) your laptop has. But you can also design your own, like this wireless mouse and keyboard + USB-A card.
Introducing GNOME 46 “Kathmandu” [GNOME]
GNOME 46 has been released. The latest version of the desktop environment offers new Ctrl+Shift+F shortcuts to search for files from any screen, a dynamic progress view in the Files app, OneDrive support for online accounts, and dedicated Added remote login option, notifications. improvements etc.
AI-enabled PCs are expected to account for 40% of global PC shipments in 2025 [Canalys]
Most PC chip manufacturers are incorporating NPUs into their processors, and most PC manufacturers have decided to brand models equipped with these chips as “AI PCs.” In the near future, you'll be hard pressed to find a PC that isn't an “AI” machine.
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