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 ...

There's more to USB 3.0 than just fast storage; like Intel's Thunderbolt, it can carry video or networking data as well, with the right adapter. Thanks to some advances from DisplayLink (the ...

Close-up of a Thunderbolt 4 port on a black laptop - Eric H Cheung/Shutterstock Whether you're buying Apple's new blazing fast M5 MacBook Air or the affordable new MacBook Neo, you'll notice that both ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

USB ports on a NAS are a trap (and I fell for it) ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DisplayLink, the leading provider of USB graphics technology today announced its latest USB docking chipset enabling forwards and backwards compatibility for any and all ...

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 ...

If this sounds familiar, the addition of an Ethernet adapter to your setup can help fix things. There are plenty of options ...

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and is an industry standard originally developed in the mid 1990s, designed to standardize the connectivity between computers and peripherals. The standard covers ...