C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming ...

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

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 ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...

Which USB-C cable can do what? It's often not that easy to find out. A clever cable tester helps to sort cables according to their capabilities.

There are many USB Type-C laptop docks, but the new Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro is a bit different. It's a vertical tower with ...

USB-C is a heck of a connector. It is so beloved that it’s becoming mandatory among EU electronics, with other geographies considering similar approaches, and even the resistant iPhone is reportedly ...

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C Flash Drive aims to not just be an external file support solution for the iPad Pro, but also for your older USB-A gear, with a splash of style. All flash ...

USB devices are set to become much faster in the near future. The USB Promoter Group has now announced the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, which will double data transmission rates to a blistering 80 ...