USB-A is what many of us picture when we hear “USB.” It’s been a part of our tech lives for years, serving as a reliable bridge between devices for data transfer and charging. USB-A connectors have a ...

USB-C and Thunderbolt are two of the most common types of ports for computers, smartphones, and tablets. Both ports offer high-speed I/O and support a wide range of devices. While the two ports are ...

Thunderbolt is the result of Apple and Intel working together to create a high-speed peripheral interface to replace FireWire. Now in its third generation, there’s some confusion among users thanks to ...

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 ...

USB-C has the potential to replace a huge number of peripheral connections -- but right now, there are plenty of problems around compatibility and cable quality. If you're going to invest in the USB-C ...

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 ...

The tech world has finally coalesced around a charging standard, after years of proprietary adapters and ugly wall-wart power supplies. USB-C is in the process of replacing them. But, in a brilliant ...