Before USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) took hold as the common standard for connecting peripherals to a computer, there ...

USB Type-C can go as fast as any USB standard and it will launch with compliancy for ‘USB 3.1’. ... meaning it will be an official standard just like USB Type-A, Type-B, Mini and Micro USB.

We've already shown you how micro-USB works, but what about the next big USB technology: USB Type-C? It's similar in a lot of ways since it's the same general ...

In a nutshell, Morford disassembled the tablet, removed the micro USB port, trimmed a USB Type-C breakout board and cut the HP TouchPad case to make room for it, and then solder connections ...

For the higher-speed USB 3.1 Gen 2, the PI5USB31213 provides the same functionality. The availability of both legacy 3.x and new devices will help ease a designer’s transition to using the USB Type-C ...

This Sabrent OTG card reader is no bigger than a standard USB flash drive. One end has a USB 3.0 Type-C port and the other end has a USB 3.0 Type A port. Both sides include caps so they're ...

USB-C is meant to simplify the way we use tech, but it can get a little confusing. We’ve got everything you need to know.

With iPhones and many other devices now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.

But a nice, braided Micro USB to USB-C cable costs $7. And that’s how I ended up buying a new Micro USB cable in 2025. Even so, Ravencraft assures me it’s only a matter of time.

The AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB Type-C to Micro-B 2.0 Male Cable is nearly identical to our favorite Micro-USB–to–USB-C cable, plus it has a convenient hook-and-loop cable tie.

Devices can also be charged faster with USB-C: Power supply units for micro USB only deliver up to 10 watts, while chargers with a Type A connection usually deliver 15 to 18 watts.