We can’t find anyone else in our archive who’s made a Bluetooth dongle in this way, but we’ve certainly seen sniffing of HCI commands to reverse engineer a speaker’s communications.

[DastardlyLabs] saw a video about converting a PS/2 keyboard to Bluetooth and realized he didn’t have any PS/2 keyboards anymore. So he pulled the same trick with a USB keyboard. Along the way ...

If your computer has a malfunctioning Bluetooth driver, but you want to use another Bluetooth adapter, you have to install the replacement driver. However, you can’t just go ahead to download ...

Here’s how it works. It’s never been easier to move your music from room to room (and even outside) than with the best Bluetooth speakers. There are loads of different options out there ...

The easiest way to check for Bluetooth support is via Device Manager. To check if your PC has Bluetooth, do the following: There should be a Bluetooth Network Connection there. If you can’t find ...

From AirTags to Tiles, end the hunt with one of the best Bluetooth trackers we've tested. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and mobile networks.

Prior to BT 4.1, devices transmitted to a hub either built into the computer or in a stand-alone dongle. Branded as Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (High Speed), it started the connection via Bluetooth but ...

Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker Ratings CR’s labs evaluate wireless speakers on features, ease of use, and—most critically—sound quality. Read our advice on finding the best speaker for your ne ...

Bluetooth speakers have been a major fixture in my life ever since I picked up the original Ultimate Ears Boom in college. I use them to listen to podcasts or my favorite playlists while I’m ...

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From lightweight party starters to powerful boomboxes, our buying guide showcases the best Bluetooth speakers for sharing good vibes on the go. Whether you’re throwing a garden party, chilling at the ...