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Please stop putting this ancient 30-year-old port on new printers

I’m tired of trying to plug my printer in and failing multiple times because of the archaic USB-B connector on it. That ...

4 Things You Can Do With Your Fire TV Stick's Micro-USB Port

With the right adapter, the micro-USB port on your Fire TV Stick can be used for charging devices, external data storage, and ...

Amazon is selling a wireless CarPlay adapter for just $50, and shoppers say it's a 'game changer'

Right now, the Hameby Wireless CarPlay Adapter is on sale at Amazon for only $50. This small device will allow your iPhone to ...
Forbes

Kingston Launches Dual Portable SSD Storage Solution With USB A And USB C Connector s

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Storage is in big demand these days because we are ...
Hackaday

Connector-Free Zone: PCB Edge As USB-C Interfaces

Sometimes when you’re making a PCB that you plan on programming over USB, but you only plan on plugging in a couple of times, it would be nice to make that connection without another BOM item. Over on ...
PC World

Here’s how I keep my USB-C ports clean for the best performance

USB-C ports are a bit smaller than their USB-A counterparts. That doesn’t protect them from getting dirty. Over time USB-C ports will collect dust, grime, and debris that can even make it difficult to ...
BGR

What Does 'USB' Actually Mean? Here's What It Stands For

Chances are high that most of us deal with USB cables at least once a day. Whether that's because you're plugging in your phone to charge, or connecting a device to your PC, USBs are a common part of ...
BGR

This Best Selling Amazon USB-C Port Accessory Lets Your iPhone Use USB Drives

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C is an incredibly versatile connector that is quickly becoming ubiquitous on mobile devices and other gadgets. While not all gadgets ...
PC Gamer

Biblically accurate USB tester just dropped: This neat tool has 12 different connectors 'to test almost any cable'

If you're anything like me, there's a good chance you have boxes of USB cables, not entirely sure which are USB Type-A, which are USB Type-C, and which even work. I know, I'm a mess, but this isn't ...
SlashGear

7 Types Of USB-C Adapters (And What To Use Them For)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB-C connector has seen mass adoption over the past decade, and is now found on nearly every device from expensive phones and laptops to ...
The Verge

These retractable USB-C cables replaced everything else in my bag

My cable system has always been a tangled mess of stuff I barely need. Now it’s better. My cable system has always been a tangled mess of stuff I barely need. Now it’s better. is editor-at-large and ...
Macworld

Report: The M4 Mac mini’s rear USB-C ports are causing headaches

While the new M4 Mac mini has impressed us all with its small size and processing prowess, a USB-C connectivity problem has been baffling many early adopters. One pattern that appears from the various ...