USB Type-C is the newly introduced and powerful interconnect standard for USB. When paired with the new Power Delivery (PD) specification, Type-C offers enhancements to the existing USB 3.1 ...

The new MacBook Pros have Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports for charging, plugging in peripherals and connectivity. Here are some of the many uses for this versatile connector. Patrick Holland Managing ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one, in the case of some extremely svelte ultraportables. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system ...

The other day a question from a reader reminded me that there are possible downsides to using USB 3 and USB-C devices. Quick question – When I plug my USB 3 hub into my Mac I notice that my Wi-Fi ...

While the world is moving towards USB-C, plenty of other ports are still in use. Here are USB adapters that ensure you never run into compatibility issues.

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The USB 3.0 ports on your laptop may be great for transfer speed, but it turns out these ports may also be causing interference with your wireless gadgets.