Here's What Every Different USB Port Type Actually Means

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...
How-To Geek on MSN

USB-C is a mess: Why your next laptop must have Thunderbolt

One of the biggest problems with USB-C is the lack of standardization. It was initially promised as the one universal port ...

What is a USB 'header' (and how is it different from a port)?

With the prevalence of USB devices, it might be easy to mix up USB headers and ports, but there is a key difference between ...
CNET

What Is USB-C, and What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...
SlashGear

What Is USB Type B And Which Devices Still Use It?

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...