When new USB standards come around, they always talk about backwards compatibility. E.g., the new 4.0 spec says "…Backward compatibility with USB 3.2, USB 2.0…". Having no USB 1.0 or 1.1 devices handy ...

Though Thunderbolt and USB-C ports appear to be identical designs, there are a couple of key differences when it comes to ...

Adam Z. Lein has been a tech journalist at Pocketnow since 2002. He's also been a photographer since 1995 and a web developer & graphic designer since 1997 while working on the DEC intranet. He's also ...

Caveat Emptor: USB-C cable compatibility and safety are turning into a nightmare USB-C has the potential to replace a huge number of peripheral connections -- but right now, there are plenty of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Among the USB connector designs implemented, USB-C is considered the most powerful and versatile, and for good reason. The port is designed to ...

USB-IF, an organization that formulates and manages specifications for the USB standard, carries out USB certification based on applications from manufacturers. I searched to see if the products sold ...

Stop plugging your mouse into a USB 3 port—5 reasons USB 2.0 is secretly better ...

As many people have pointed out, what matters with USB-C isn’t just the standard, it’s the implementations. After all, it’s the implementations that we actually have to deal with, and it’s where most ...

Shopping for USB-C accessories for your new MacBook? Beware that the USB-C landscape as far as accessories and compatibility with your Mac is an absolute mess. Apple might be complying with the final ...

The new CalDigit USB-C Pro Dock offers maximum compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and the various flavors of USB-C, making it a good choice for Mac and iPad Pro users. CalDigit USB-C Pro Dock is ...

A USB drive can support several different types of file formats, depending on your needs. Here's what those formats mean and ...

Our full review of the iPad Pro covers a lot of ground, but there is one small item that escaped our notice. When iFixit tore the device apart, it found a USB 3.0 controller, and Apple has confirmed ...