Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your Computer?

Computers have so many USB ports that picking one to use can be hard. With a simple inspection, you can easily decide which ...
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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 ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Why all your devices use USB-C ports now

From flagship phones to budget laptops and even handheld gaming consoles, the same small oval port now stares back at you ...
Android Authority

USB Type-C vs. USB 3.2: What's the difference? Clearing up the confusion

The arrival of USB Type-C connectors and the final USB 3.2 standard have both heralded a new age of consumer convenience. However, there remains quite a bit of confusion about what these new standards ...
Liliputing

A tale of two laptops with USB Type-C ports (Apple and Google)

Apple and Google both introduced new laptops featuring USB Type-C ports this week. The new 2 pound Apple MacBook and the 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel both use the new type of USB connector. Both take ...
EDN

All about USB Type-C Docking Stations: Part I

With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is required. With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is ...
talkandroid.com

What is micro-USB charging and how does it work?

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. We're all pretty ...
PC World

Laptop ports explained: Every symbol and connector identified

Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one, in the case of some extremely svelte ultraportables. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system ...
Ars Technica

USB controllers VS USB ports, WTF?

So I've noticed a trend over the last few years that is really bugging me. Not only are we wasting LOTS of space in cases where you could put drives in the name of "Airflow", but more and more ...
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 ...
Techno-Science.net

How to Add USB Ports to Your Laptop or PC [4 Methods]

Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...

HDMI Vs. USB-C - Which Display Port Should You Use?

Debating over what display port you should use for your monitor? Here's what to know about HDMI and USB-C options and what ...