How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
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What Is An SS USB Port, And What Are They Used For?

If you've ever looked closely at the USB ports on your laptop or desktop PC, you may have noticed that some are labeled with a small symbol. It looks like the letters SS, with a three-pronged icon ...

Why Some USB Ports Charge So Much Slower Than Others

Sometimes, it's a limitation of the physical hardware or USB specification, while in other cases a manufacturer may implement ...
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What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is Green?

USB ports are not the easiest connections to understand. For years, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has struggled to come up with a way to clearly label the many iterations of this common wired ...
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11 Myths About USB Type-C

Due to its popularity, a few myths have now emerged about the USB interface—particularly regarding its latest iteration, USB-C with PD. The USB interface has become almost universal, a remarkable ...