USB-C is the universal connector, now, so why is it so hard to figure out how fast it'll be?

The USB ports in a computer are used to connect different devices via a USB cable. These devices can be mice, keyboards, printers, etc. Desktop computers and laptops have a limited number of USB ports ...

Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...

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 ...

If you're looking to add USB ports to a PC, you might see something about USB headers. Are these the same as USB ports? If ...

The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro features a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. However, just because a device features a new port, it does not mean anything with a USB-C connector will ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If you just got a new MacBook but half your accessories still run on USB-A, we’ve got the deal for you. Anker’s two-pack of tiny USB-C to USB-A adapters is 31% off right now, bringing the price down ...

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are no longer new technology. But the similarities and differences can still wind up confusing even long-time users of the Mac. Where this tends to manifest itself these days ...

Ever wondered why some USB-A ports are blue, red, or black while USB-C looks identical everywhere? The answer is more complicated than you think.