The new USB Type-C connector is currently being designed to be used in thinner and sleeker products such as tablets and ultrabooks It will be fully reversible like Apple's Lightning connector Users of ...

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, ...

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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 ...

You might think of your PCs USB ports as strictly for peripherals, like a keyboard and mouse, or for portable drives. What ...

This one is a powered hub (using a SATA connector) going to a standard USB 3.0 header. My assumption is that it functions like a 4-port hub connected to a single set of pins coming from the header (so ...

Using a generic USB keyboard with your MacBook can enhance your typing experience, especially if you prefer a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up ...

For a quarter of a century, the USB port has been a faithful old friend. Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, all we've ever needed to do was plug them in and watch it all ...