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USB Decoded: All the Specs and Version Numbers

If you look at a spec sheet for one of the best gaming laptops or best gaming PCs you might see it listed with a USB4 port, a ...

What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is Purple?

USB ports come in a range of different colors, including purple, which could indicate the USB 3.1 standard or a proprietary ...

Here's What The 'C' Actually Means On A USB-C Port

The "C" in USB-C refers to the plug and receptacle type, which is the third main type of connector in the history of USB. There was USB Type-A, then USB Type-B, and now we have USB Type-C. It's as ...

Baseus 100W 3-Port Charger Priced Like Apple’s 20W Basic Model, This Makes Zero Sense

This Baseus 100W charger costs the same as Apple's basic 20W single-port model.

Drawer full of USB cables? This tiny tester tells you which ones actually work as advertised

The Treedix multifunction USB cable tester quickly identifies which cables still work and which ones belong in the recycling bin.