Most cables are pretty limited. They might be able to carry video, but not audio. They might be able to handle 1080p content, but not 4K. Various types of cables broke-off into different specialties, each trying to be good at one thing. What makes USB-C special is it can do almost anything. It’s useful for …
Over time, few things about computers have remained less consistent than wiring standards. USB is an excellent example; the “U” literally stands for “universal,” but it’s far from universal. There’s standard USB (Type-A), there’s Type-B, Type-C, Micro USB, and even Mini USB. And within those, there are various standards, such as USB 2.0, 3.0, and …
If you have a desktop computer, you might connect a lot of accessories. A second or third monitor, an external hard drive, a media controller, or an external audio input. That’s one of the nice things about a desktop; there are plenty of ways to plug in. Not so with a laptop. Sure, you might …
In 2012, Apple announced a new upgrade to their iPhones and iPods. Older Apple devices had used a wide, 30-pin adapter, ever since the original iPod had launched. But it had been nearly 11 years since the first iPod, and the old connector left a lot to be desired. For one thing, it was fairly …
What uses USB-A? What doesn’t. It’s on wall chargers, car chargers, phone chargers, laptops, desktops, and about ten thousand other places. But the USB format is always improving. The release of USB-C is a big deal, to put it lightly. But the end of a USB-C connection isn’t quite as bulky as older USB-A adapters. …