What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is White?

T he USB or Universal Serial Bus is a common interface used for everything from data transfers to power delivery. It has come ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft expands on its stance to not to use a USB Type-C port

Microsoft seemingly made waves when it introduced the Surface Laptop last week. Ranging from $999 to $2,199, the device aims to tackle the high-end Chromebook market packing a restricted version of ...
EDN

All about USB Type-C Docking Stations: Part I

With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is required. With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is ...
CNET

USB Type-C could kill your headphone jack. Here's how

Intel says there are good reasons to say goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack and bring headphones, earbuds and microphones into the digital era. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...
PC Gamer

Computex's best trend: USB 3.1 Type-C motherboard ports

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ExtremeTech

USB Type-C connector will also support DisplayPort: Finally, one cable will fit every hole

The USB Promoters Group and VESA have announced that the new reversible USB Type-C connector, along with supporting power delivery of up to 100 watts, will also support the simultaneous transport of ...
Liliputing

A tale of two laptops with USB Type-C ports (Apple and Google)

Apple and Google both introduced new laptops featuring USB Type-C ports this week. The new 2 pound Apple MacBook and the 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel both use the new type of USB connector. Both take ...
Wall Street Journal

The New Apple MacBook’s Only Port: USB Type-C Explained

Aside from a high resolution “Retina” display and a new, thinner profile, Apple’s new MacBook has one feature you need to know about—whether your next computer is a Mac or not. The new MacBook is the ...
GM Authority

2018 Cadillac XTS Is The First Cadillac With A USB Type-C Port: Feature Spotlight

Besides bringing improvements in exterior design, ride and handling, the 2018 Cadillac XTS also delivers one interesting new feature: a Type-C USB port. Those not familiar with USB Type-C should know ...

What can I plug into my iPhone 17 USB-C port?

That’s because iPhone 17 supports any USB-C headphones, including Apple’s USB-C EarPods. So you can use these headphones with your phone, and then also plug them into the USB-C port on your Mac or ...

What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is Red?

Spotted a red USB port on your laptop or PC? It's not just for looks, the color hints at a special function you might not expect.