What the colors of your USB ports tell you (and why some are more capable than others)

Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.

This 47W 2-Port USB-C Charger Is Going for Pocket Change, Now Cheaper Than the Basic Apple 20W Charger

Premium 47W dual-port charger undercuts Apple's basic single-port model at all-time low.

Here's What The 'C' Actually Means On A USB-C Port

The "C" in USB-C refers to the plug and receptacle type, which is the third main type of connector in the history of USB.

What Does USB4 2.0 Actually Mean And Do Your Devices Really Need It?

USB4 Version 2.0 supports up to 80 Gbps speeds and full USB-C compatibility, but most devices today still don’t use it, so you may not need it just yet.

Don’t plug these 4 devices into the wrong USB port

Serious media professionals tend to prefer SSDs with Thunderbolt 4 or 5, which can deliver speeds between 40 and 120Gbps. If ...