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

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...

The other day, I encountered another one of those "USB-C is such a mess" rants. Messiness is in the eye of the beholder. But let's look at the facts, and come to some definitive conclusions about ...

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 ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...