Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

Computers and other electronic devices have a lot of different ports and connectors and their number seems to grow every few years. Since it is essential for IT pros and/or enthusiasts to ...

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...

Probably among the most widely used hardware interfaces seen in consumer electronics these days is the USB. Short for Universal Serial Bus, the USB first emerged in the 1990s when a group of engineers ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

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 ...

Almost any modern communication need can be handled with a wireless solution. File transfers, streaming video, peripheral connections — all of these can be accomplished without a physical connection.

The USB port is something most of us take for granted. You plug in a phone, keyboard, or one of the many useful USB gadgets out there, and it just works. But not too long ago, this was basically ...