Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are frequently mentioned in the same breath, making understanding the difference between the two quite challenging for the average person. Both are hardware connection ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

While Thunderbolt was always one of the faster standards, its reliance on the unpopular Mini DisplayPort connector meant adoption was always low. However, given that the Thunderbolt 3 will also work ...

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I've been mulling over building a new computer, and I was suggested to look into docking a gaming laptop. This is kind of intriguing, but I've never done this before. It could well work for me, though ...

Since the mid 1990s, the Universal Serial Bus has held its own as the industry standard for cable and connection interfaces. The standard is so embedded in our technology that it’s been embraced by a ...

The new USB4 protocol could be a single port to rule them all, but it probably won't make life any easier for shoppers poring over specs. I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware team at ...

One of the world’s least-exciting sentences is, “Let’s talk about technology standards!” But I promise I’m not digging down into wiring schematics, pinout diagrams, and 1,000-page protocol ...

After a tease in March, the USB Implementation Forum has declared that it has completed the USB 4 standard, implementing the USB-C connector, plus 40Gbps speed and other features of Thunderbolt 3. The ...

At Computex 2015, Intel has unveiled Thunderbolt 3. The headline feature: Thunderbolt 3 has changed connector from Mini DisplayPort to USB Type-C. In addition to the new connector, Thunderbolt 3 now ...