USB Type-C has appeared as a USB standard that can be reversely inserted, and it is possible to charge devices such as notebook PCs, smartphones, and tablets and transfer data. At first glance, there ...

Your MacBook has multiple USB ports, some of which look identical. Here's what to keep in mind when connecting your devices, ...

If you’re like me, you probably have a bunch of USB cables scattered around your home for different purposes, whether charging a device or transferring data. But once you have too many, they mount ...

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus could be re-launched by Apple with a USB Type-C port instead of the company's decade-old Lightning connector, according to a tipster. The latest leak suggests that the ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one, in the case of some extremely svelte ultraportables. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system ...

In an era of ever-evolving tech, it's easy to accumulate a drawer full of outdated USB cables—mini USBs, micro USBs, USB-A to USB-B—the list goes on. And with newer gadgets moving toward USB-C or ...

You might think it’s a bit early for us to be running Halloween hacks, but don’t worry. While this microcontroller-equipped doll that mimics a USB keyboard to type out messages in the creepiest way ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Like all technology, USB has evolved over time. Despite being a “Universal” Serial Bus, in its 18-or-so years on the market it has spawned multiple versions with different connection speeds and many, ...