From micro-USB to USB Type-C, the USB port on smartphones has come a long way. While improvements in charging and transfer speeds remain at the core of this evolution, the scope of use for the USB ...

USB ports have become a staple of modern electronics usage, facilitating the connection of various peripherals and accessories to both larger electronics like PCs and smaller devices like smartphones.

Last year when rumors started swirling around Apple’s plans for an ultra-thin new iPhone, one limitation on thinness was expected to be the USB-C charging port. But it turns out, Apple had a clever ...

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

So you’ve connected a device to your PC via a USB port — but Windows doesn’t recognize it. What now? Before you assume the product (or your PC port) is broken, there are several USB troubleshooting ...

It’s the end of an era for the Surface Connect port. It’s the end of an era for the Surface Connect port. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and ...

There have been some complaints about Android Auto not running well with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Android Auto problems are common with any new device, particularly when using Android Auto ...

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...

USB ports on your Windows PC or laptop are quite handy. You can use them to connect all kinds of devices, from basic peripherals like mouse and keyboards to printers, phones, headphones, and more. In ...

The colors of USB ports on your computer are more than just an aesthetic choice; they offer valuable information about the features and performance capabilities of each port. Among these, blue USB ...

If only one USB device is not working, try plugging in another USB device to see if it is recognized. If other devices work, the issue may be with the original USB device rather than the port itself.

Razer makes all kinds of accessories for gamers and its latest is the USB 4 Dock, which as the name suggests is a dock with a plethora of ports to accommodate just about any PC gaming station. Are you ...