It's annoying when your new gadget uses Micro USB instead of USB-C. USB-C is faster and better so does it happen? And should you avoid Micro USB completely?

Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for many peripherals, and … ...

A smaller version of the USB Type-B connector. Commonly used in older smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices. Available in micro-A and micro-B versions.

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 ...

USB-C is meant to simplify the way we use tech, but it can get a little confusing. We’ve got everything you need to know.

Though it’s easy to find long and affordable Micro USB cables, the connector is a far cry from being as robust as a USB-C connection like that on the DualSense controller.

USB has a rogues gallery of connectors and matching cables that has grown from a simple pair of connectors to a plethora of combinations designed to address a range of applications and hardware ...

Some USB Splitter cables are made to charge devices. These types of USB Splitter cables contain charging ports at the split end, like a Micro USB port. A USB Hub also has different types of ports ...

The biggest problem USB solved was the standardization of ports. Just to give you an idea of how cluttered and messy the situation was not too long ago, go through these connector names.

USB Type-C cables with lightning bolts on the connectors are Thunderbolt cables, meaning that they work with Intel's Thunderbolt connectivity standard that's backward compatible with USB-C.

Save time and money by switching to USB-C. Here’s what USB-C is, why you should switch, how to power your phone twice as fast, and how to make the transition.

Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to ...