USB cables and ports are one of the most common types of connectors for everyday devices like computers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, A/V receivers, game consoles, and many other components.

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 ...

If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), you're not alone. Mind you, we've been in a pretty good place in the past half a ...

For a small business, printing documents can create a bottleneck as you wait for each print job to make it through the printing queue. Using a USB connector for your printers can help speed up the ...

When news of a new Mac notebook leaked two months ago, one of the aspects that seemed most absurd was the omission of multiple ports. Instead, there would be just one hole. Weirder still, it would be ...

The back of your PC is a rich source of connectivity. Ports and connectors exist for just about any device you can find, though some may be more obscure than others. In today’s USB-centric PC, it’s ...

Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know ...

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

As I was driving to work the other day, my phone gave me an ominous “beep-beep.” The screen indicator showed that my phone would soon be going into sleep-mode because of a low battery. Quickly, I ...

One of the most underrated advancements in tech is the consolidation of the cable types we use. From your phone to your PC, and secondary devices like game consoles and audio accessories, you need ...