A computer, at its simplest, is a sophisticated input and outlet machine. But there is only so much it can do. It can't print ...

Welcome to Tech Talk, a weekly column about the things we use and how they work. We try to keep it simple here so everyone can understand how and why the gadget in your hand does what it does. Things ...

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 ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...