Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

USB Type-A, USB Type-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 less common.
How-To Geek on MSN

Blue, black, or red? What your USB port colors actually mean

Please stop using the wrong USB port ...
PBS

What is USB-C? An engineer explains this one device connector to rule them all

Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years ...
AV Network

USB Type-C: One Port to Rule Them All

USB4 is the fourth generation of the USB standard. It was first announced in 2019 by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) member companies. The goal for USB4 encompasses increasing link bandwidth, helping ...
MUO on MSN

Cable standards are a mess, but you shouldn’t blame USB-C

Universal connectors are convenient in theory. Without visual differences, it's hard to tell which USB-C cables support each ...
Android Authority

Understanding different types of USB cables

USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere, with the type-C gaining . If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely ...
Business Wire

USB-IF Launches USB Type-C™ Authentication Program

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced the launch of its USB Type-C™ ...
PC World

USB Type-C peripherals are on the way, and storage devices are first up

With Apple’s latest MacBook and Google’s newest Chromebook just out and featuring the new USB Type-C connector, we’re on the lookout for peripherals that use the interface, and storage devices appear ...
EDN

USB Type-C PD 3.0 Specification, Charging and Design

The USB Type-C connector and power delivery (PD) specification has brought radical changes to the mobile device industry, and USB Type-C PD 3.0 could optimize battery charging for portable devices.
Techno-Science.net

15 Best USB Type-C Accessories for iPhone 15 Series

The iPhone’s new Type-C connector has opened a new world of accessory options. The Type-C connector is also used on many other devices. This means many accessories designed for the Type-C connector ...

Don't Plug This Tiny Device Into Your Car's USB Port

Why you should never plug a USB killer into a car. Understanding the 200V voltage surge threat to infotainment systems, ...
Business Wire

USB-IF Announces New Certified USB Type-C® Cable Power Rating Logos

USB-IF establishes new Certified USB Type-C® Cable Logos to display cable power capabilities in watts, clearly indicating support for 60W or 240W as defined by the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification ...