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To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...

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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.

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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 ...

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...

Designing robust systems using a high-speed interface like USB Type-C requires a great deal of care. When the interface involves advanced features like USB power delivery, debugging designs becomes ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...