Here's what every different USB port type actually means

C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming ...
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Micro USB Vs. USB-C Ports: What's The Difference?

If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...
Ars Technica

Strange question: are USB cables with male A-type connectors on both ends "a thing"?

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...
Electronic Design

Designing with Waterproof USB Type-C Connectors

As consumer products become denser, transfer larger files, have increased power needs, and are used in more demanding environments, traditional connectivity solutions don’t measure up. While legacy ...
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Why Some New Gadgets Still Have Micro USB (And Why You Probably Shouldn't Buy Them)

The convenience of online shopping from major retailers means that it can be easy to impulse purchase gadgets without looking too closely at the details. When they arrive, you might find that they're ...