USB-C is the latest and greatest version of the USB port and receptacle. But have you ever stopped to consider what it means?

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

You likely interact with a USB port every day, whether you're plugging in your phone to charge or connecting a device to your PC. In recent years, USB-C, also known as USB Type-C, has become the most ...

Blue: Supporting USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology and above, blue ports identify a device capable of fast data transfer: up to 5 Gbps (that's 5,000 Mbps) -- a significant jump from previous generations.

Some of the USB Type-C ports on modern computers will let you charge your PC with up to a 240W power supply, transfer data at speeds as high as 80 Gbps, or connect multiple 4K displays. Others… do not ...

You can easily find laptops and desktop PCs packing USB-C port certified for Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4. But now the next generation of the standard is picking up speed ...

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 ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. The latest USB Power Delivery (PD) specification, Extended Power Range (EPR) USB PD 3.1, increases the capacity of a USB Type-C cable to 240 W (48 V at ...

Apple’s latest iPhones all have USB Type-C ports, making it easy to use third-party chargers and cables with the company’s smartphones. But that’s a relatively recent development – Apple’s first ...

SanDisk's just released the tiniest 1-TB Type-C drive on the market today. It's like a stubby little dongle that you'd usually use as a wireless receiver for a mouse or game controller, and despite ...

Looking for a desktop charging station that has enough ports and delivers enough power to satisfy your needs? Amazon has ...