Although black USB 2.0 ports are slower than the latest USB 3.x ports, you'll still find them on some modern-day laptops and ...

Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal. I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware team at PCMag.com. Reading this during the day? Then you've caught ...

We love how slim and light laptops are nowadays, but that comes with a drawback: fewer and fewer ports, which can make things ...

While every USB-C port looks the same ... older USB-C ports support just 5Gbps maximum speeds (called "USB 3.2 Gen 1"), so it's important to look for a "USB 3.2 Gen 2" or "10Gbps" designation ...

A purple USB port typically indicates support for USB 3.1 technology, offering faster data transfer speeds and improved power delivery compared to older USB versions. USB 3.1 can reach speeds of ...