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Here's What A Computer's Serial Port Was For (And Where It's Still Necessary)

If you've been using computers for more than a couple of decades, you've probably used a serial port to attach peripherals like your mouse and modem. Until the USB standard rendered them obsolete in ...
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What Every Different USB Port Color Actually Means

USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, ports are designed to connect two distinct, yet compatible, electronic devices. For example, you can plug a mouse cable into a computer's USB port. Most modern ...
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5 Ways To Add More USB Ports To Your Computer

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are always in high demand but short supply. Modern laptops are major offenders, often providing only one or two USB-C connections ...
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3 Things You Should Only Plug Into Your Computer's USB 3.0 Port (And One Thing You Shouldn't)

Nothing is more confusing in the tech world than USB. First, there's understanding every USB port symbol and icon. Some USB ports are orange and some USB ports have lightning bolts. That's before we ...