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 ...
Hosted on MSN

Micro USB Vs. USB-C Ports: What's The Difference?

If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...
CNET

What Is USB-C, and What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...
Geeky Gadgets

USB-A vs USB-C a detailed comparison of USB connections

USB-A is what many of us picture when we hear “USB.” It’s been a part of our tech lives for years, serving as a reliable bridge between devices for data transfer and charging. USB-A connectors have a ...
IGN

This $7 Micro SD Card Reader Works With Both USB Type-A and USB Type-C Ports

$7.01 at Amazon Use code 'NTCIF4MK' This Sabrent OTG card reader is no bigger than a standard USB flash drive. One end has a USB 3.0 Type-C port and the other end has a USB 3.0 Type A port. Both sides ...
Ars Technica

Strange question: are USB cables with male A-type connectors on both ends "a thing"?

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...
Geeky Gadgets

PD Micro offers Arduino Pro Micro functionality via USB-C

PD Micro is the first Arduino-compatible board with USB Type-C Power Delivery, which allows your project to make use of voltages from 5-20 V. It’s perfect for projects that would require separate ...