USB ports began development in 1994 with the goal of creating a universal connector to replace the multiple standards used in computers of the time. Since then, USB ports have evolved significantly.

USB drives are ubiquitous with almost every form of technology on the market today, but the oldest generations of USB ...

Up to 65W from the top USB-C port means there’s room to spare for charging the fastest smartphones, like my 45W Galaxy S25 Ultra. You’re well supported for charging standards here, ensuring ...

And, of course, for a lot less cash than the 20Gbps/40Gbps options. If capacity means more to you than top performance, then ...

Also known as an RS-232 port, serial ports provide very slow speeds and have been superseded by USB on desktop computers. USB-to-serial adapters are available for old peripherals. DB (D-Sub ...

All of this seems like the sort of thing anyone would do for a mobile port of a narrative-focused detective game, but developer ZA/UM says it’s actually for TikTok users. “We intend to ...

Even if you’re not necessarily going for a gaming setup, knowing what resolution and refresh rate you’re aiming for will give you a better sense of what desktop to buy. Luckily, there is a ...

TL;DR: AMD is bringing in a next-gen AFMF, version 2.1, that's expected to launch with its RX 9070 GPUs, benefiting from enhanced image quality while still working with existing GPUs - it won't be ...

This of course requires power, but that can also be sent over the same USB port. Interestingly, the USB Type-C port is still capable of transferring analog audio too, but we’ll talk more about ...

Here’s how it works. With most smartphones ditching the 3.5mm jack (though the best hi-res audio players still keep it for superior sound), many users opt for USB-C wired earbuds, while others ...

What I'm looking for when rounding up the best models is connectivity, a broad port selection that supports everything from USB to HDMI, and portability, so you can take these units with you ...

It also applies to tablets and digital cameras, gaming ... go USB-C across the board. The most recent products to get a USB-C refresh included the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad for ...