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

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

We have previously covered the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt and USB-C and Lightning, this guide is designed to explain the differences between USC-C and USB-A. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...

USB has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in 1996. Even among the devices you own, you'll likely notice several different USB connectors. Two of the most common types are Micro USB ...

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

So you bought a new laptop like MacBook Pro or a Dell XPS 13, but it only has USB-C ports, meaning you can’t connect a lot of the accessories you’re used to, like a wired mouse, your smartphone (to ...

This guide is designed to show you the difference between USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. The Universal Serial Bus, more commonly known as USB, is a technology that has seen substantial growth and evolution ...

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 ...

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 ...

Zeus Kerravala is the founder and principal analyst for ZK Research, and has covered communications and networking trends for more than 17 years. USB and Thunderbolt connectors evolved along parallel ...