Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

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

How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
XDA Developers on MSN

USB-C still isn't as universal as it should be

The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is ...
CNN

What is USB-C? Here’s everything you need to know

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...
AppleInsider

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

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 ...
How-To Geek on MSN

3 USB-C powered gadgets I never knew I needed

USB-C is finally making its way into everything, and I'm all for it. It's no longer just a cable for phones and laptops.
The Verge

Micro USB is the bane of my existence

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...