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

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

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 ...

USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

If you're upgrading or building your own PC, you'll probably find some components inside that are similar in size and shape to USB ports. But those are actually USB headers, and even though they look ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Laptops used to boast of enough ports to plug in a mouse, a flash drive, maybe even a printer, all at once. These days, you're lucky if you ...

The last laptop, Android smartphone, or game console you bought most likely came with a USB-C port. If you buy a lot of tech, you may be quite familiar with this new type of USB. But if you’re not, ...

It's not uncommon for USB ports to stop working properly; swap to a different port and change USB cables to troubleshoot. You can also use Device Manager in Windows ...

For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the ...

Most USB-C hubs or dongles make sense, even if you don’t end up buying them. Corsair’s USB100 7-port USB-C/USB-A hub does not—with the exception of a small, somewhat unusual use case. Corsair’s USB100 ...