The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is happening, though.

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...

While it might look like a disrobed flash drive or RTL-SDR dongle, the USB Armory Mk II is actually a full-fledged open hardware computer built into the ubiquitous USB “stick” format. But more than ...

With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is required. With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is ...

Some of the USB Type-C ports on modern computers will let you charge your PC with up to a 240W power supply, transfer data at speeds as high as 80 Gbps, or connect multiple 4K displays. Others… do not ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

USB-C is becoming increasingly important in our lives, as almost every smartphone uses the technology for charging. Many computer makers are now deciding to add USB-C ports to their Windows 11/10 ...

The Samsung USB Type-C Flash Drive adds up to 256GB of additional storage to Mac desktops and notebooks as well as most types of iPad. It can be easily switched among all of these, and other computers ...

Microsoft has announced that a bug in the Windows 10 1809 USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) software implementation can cause the operating system to shut down slower under certain ...

Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...