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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB port (short for Universal Serial Bus) was first introduced in 1996. As the name suggests, it can be used as an alternative or ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

In the six months that have passed after the last USB-C article has been released, I have thought up a bunch of ways that these articles could have been improved. It’s, of course, normal to have such ...

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...

SALT LAKE CITY — USB charging ports are nearly everywhere – hotels, shopping centers, airports — you name it. At first glance, they look benign, as if there's no way they could possibly harm your ...

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 ...

Sometimes, it's a limitation of the physical hardware or USB specification, while in other cases a manufacturer may implement ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered whether your USB ports are really delivering maximum power? There are several ways to find out. Windows offers you built-in functions to check the performance of your USB ports.

Whether you just got a Mac, iPad, iPhone or a device from a different brand, follow along for how to find out what USB ports are on your Apple devices and other electronics. USB stands for universal ...