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

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

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 ...

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 ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...

The problem with USB-C (technically “USB Type C” but nobody calls it that) is that it’s one connector with a lot of great properties (bi-directional, symmetrical, slim, locking) that supports a lot of ...

While iPhones dominate the US smartphone market, if you venture outside the states, you'll find that Android is the world's most popular OS for mobile devices, and it's not even close. Even within the ...