To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...

The MacBook USB port you use only matters if your devices support the Thunderbolt USB‑C protocol. Otherwise, the ports are ...

While most people generally use a phone's USB-C port just for charging, it can do a lot more. Here are some unique devices you can plug into it.

A combo port that connects to external SATA (eSATA) drives and USB devices with cables up to two meters long. The eSATA USB Hybrid Port (EUHP) also eliminates the external power cable by supplying 5 ...

Whether you’re just looking to back up some personal data, like a few important documents or photos, or you need tons of space to store a massive gaming library, external USB-C drives are essential.

Beyond charging, your USB-C port is a hub for productivity. Here's how you can unlock its full potential with these 5 clever ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one, in the case of some extremely svelte ultraportables. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system ...

Connecting an external hard drive to a computer before turning on the system can confuse the device when loading the operating system. When a computer hangs after the BIOS splash screen while being ...