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 ...

From flagship phones to budget laptops and even handheld gaming consoles, the same small oval port now stares back at you ...

USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data speeds and power capabilities. USB 4 is primarily a speed specification, supporting anywhere between 20 and 120Gbps ...

USB ports on your computer may have unique specifications that make them better or worse for the device you want to connect.

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...

USB-A is what many of us picture when we hear “USB.” It’s been a part of our tech lives for years, serving as a reliable bridge between devices for data transfer and charging. USB-A connectors have a ...