Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

Computers and other electronic devices have a lot of different ports and connectors and their number seems to grow every few years. Since it is essential for IT pros and/or enthusiasts to ...

The back of your PC is a rich source of connectivity. Ports and connectors exist for just about any device you can find, though some may be more obscure than others. In today’s USB-centric PC, it’s ...

Micro USB and USB-C differ in shape, transfer speed, and power delivery; USB-C supports higher current, reversible design, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. These hubs can unlock the potential of your computer's USB-C port at a discount. With extra USB ...

The "C" in USB-C refers to the plug and receptacle type, which is the third main type of connector in the history of USB. There was USB Type-A, then USB Type-B, and now we have USB Type-C. It's as ...

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 ...

With DisplayPort 2.0 support, next-generation USB technology should help PC makers banish another port starting in 2021. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, ...

Chinese PC maker CWWK’s “Magic Computer” is one of the strangest mini PCs I’ve seen in a while. Basically it’s a single-board computer with an Intel Alder Lake-N processor and enough ports and ...