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Does it matter which USB port you use on your computer?

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...
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6 Important Ports You Should Know About

A port is a point where the communication between the computer and external devices happens. The female end of the connector is the port that usually sits on the motherboard. These ports help the ...
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One port to rule them all: Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C join forces

TAIPEI -- At Intel's keynote address for Computex 2015 here, Kirk Skaugen, the chip maker's senior vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group, announced that Thunderbolt 3 is set ...
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Here's what every different USB port type actually means

Universal Serial Bus (or USB) is a versatile interface that's used in all sorts of devices — from smartphones to lifestyle products — to deliver data, power, and video signals. Most commonly, we see ...
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You Can Add USB Ports And Storage To Your Computer With One Accessory

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The lack of a sufficient number of USB ports and limited onboard storage are two of the major problems faced by many laptop owners, as ...