In the last 14 years, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the standard interface to connect devices to a computer. Whether it’s an external hard drive, a camera, the mouse, a printer, or a ...

At first glance, USB-C looks as if it's going to simplify things: one port that you can plug anything into, because USB-C can support anything from normal USB power and data connections to MHL, ...

Talking about high-quality USB-C implementations, there’s a product that has multiple selling points designed around USB-C, and is arguably a shining example of how to do USB-C right. It’s the ...

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How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...

Struggles with incompatible ports? Discover the simple $8 adapter that lets you plug USB-C cables into USB-A ports for data ...

New SuperSpeed USB 3.0 drives include models from (clockwise from left) Buffalo, Iomega, Seagate, and Western Digital. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS: ROBERT CARDIN When you’re in front of your PC, waiting for ...

The new PLugable UD-3900PDZ is a versatile docking station that can drive up to three external HDMI monitors from one laptop. It also has six USB 3.) ports, gigabit Ethernet and 3.5mm TRS audio input ...

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Thinking about buying a new iPhone? Get ready to swap your Lightning cable for USB-C. The iPhone 15 models that Apple introduced on Sept. 12 have a USB-C port instead of the Lightning port, which the ...

Slow USB transfer speeds can be a bit frustrating. The worst part about this problem is that USB 3.0 was made to increase data transfer speed, as its speed is 5 Gbits/s. In this article, we are going ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.