Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...
BGR

Micro USB Vs. USB-C Ports: What's The Difference?

If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...
Ars Technica

DisplayPort to USB-C

My 4K monitor (Philips 436M6VBRAB) has 5 inputs on it, 1x VGA, 1x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C, 2x HDMI 2.0 My main PC is connected via DP, my consoles via HDMI. I'd like to connect my spare PC also, but not ...
The Verge

Micro USB is the bane of my existence

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 ...
Ars Technica

Are all micro-usb cables interchangeable?

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...
Macworld

Connect an old Apple display to a new Mac to give it new life

Have an old Apple display that still works? Even with the latest Thunderbolt 5-equipped M4 Pro Macs, you can still plug it in—with the right connectors—and put it to use. You might find the resolution ...

What is full form of USB? From Type-A to USB-C ports: Here’s what every USB port means, its shape, and transfer speed explained

Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a common connection used in many devices, from smartphones, laptops to everyday gadgets. It allows data transfer, device charging, and even video output. USB ports are ...