C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...

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USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

As consumer products become denser, transfer larger files, have increased power needs, and are used in more demanding environments, traditional connectivity solutions don’t measure up. While legacy ...

USB Type-A. USB Type-B. Mini-USB Type-A. Mini-USB Type-B. Micro-USB Type-A. Micro-USB Type-B. That special, ugly variant of micro-USB Type-B you need to use for phones (and some hard drives) with USB ...

USB Type-C promises to be the answer to all our high-speed serial connectivity dreams, and more. Headlines have trumpeted its higher speeds and an increased power delivery capability, but what has ...

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

The USB Promoter Group has announced that the greatest invention in the known universe -- the reversible Type-C USB connector -- is finally ready for mass production. The USB Implementers Forum will ...

In over a decade, we have come across multiple USB standards, plug types and speeds. There’s the USB Type-A port that has been there for a long time now and has also come a long way. Then there’s the ...

Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a common connection used in many devices, from smartphones, laptops to everyday gadgets. It allows data transfer, device charging, and even video output. USB ports are ...