Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

Computers and other electronic devices have a lot of different ports and connectors and their number seems to grow every few years. Since it is essential for IT pros and/or enthusiasts to ...

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...

For the most part, the move to USB-C has been a positive change in tech's endless march forward. It's versatile and compact which has meant that our portable machines can get smaller and lighter, and ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...

The USB port is something most of us take for granted. You plug in a phone, keyboard, or one of the many useful USB gadgets out there, and it just works. But not too long ago, this was basically ...

Available in both purple and green flavors for keyboards and mice, respectively, these 6-pin connectors were first introduced by IBM in its 1987 Personal System/2 series of desktop computers. Over ...

Thunderbolt ports on Apple’s current Macintosh computers will be compatible with upcoming fiber optic cables, which should be ready by next year, an Intel spokesman said. The exact timing and prices ...