Computers have so many USB ports that picking one to use can be hard. With a simple inspection, you can easily decide which ...

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You can connect way more to a single USB port than just a keyboard and mouse. The technology behind hubs sets a much bigger ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something. There's a standardized ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In some cases, on a device that offers USB connectivity, USB ports may be color-coded to indicate what USB specification they have, which in ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

USB ports have different colors, and it isn't just for aesthetic flair. A black port indicates the connector supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard.

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, ...