You may know how to connect your laptop to your phone's hotspot but did you know there's a faster, more secure way of doing ...

1. Plug your phone into your laptop using a USB cable. 2. Open Settings. 3. Tap Network and Internet. 4. Tap Hotspot and Tethering. 5. Turn on USB tethering. That’s it. No WiFi network to search for.

It’s called USB tethering. And it’s one of the easiest tech tricks you can learn.

While the world is moving towards USB-C, plenty of other ports are still in use. Here are USB adapters that ensure you never run into compatibility issues.