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 ...
CNET

USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3: One port to connect them all

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...
Geeky Gadgets

MACNETO Magnetic Cable Connection Kits Supports Type-C, iOS, Mini USB, Micro USB And More (video)

Unfortunately, on their latest MacBook, Apple has removed one of the more unique features of the range and has now replaced the magnetic power connection with a plug-in USB-C connector. The magnetic ...
Ars Technica

Strange question: are USB cables with male A-type connectors on both ends "a thing"?

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...
AppleInsider

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

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 ...
SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...