Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...

I have a Dell U2720Q monitor that accepts HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C. I use USB-C because the monitor acts as a hub for a range of peripherals (keyboard, mouse, webcam, speakers, etc.etc) and ...

The universal serial bus (USB) enables users to connect plug-and-play devices to a PC, but different kinds of USB exist. USB 1.0 and 1.1 are older versions of the interface that are much slower than ...

Reader Jay wants to know how many USB “splitters” he can use with his desktop. The system has four USB ports in the back and two in the front; Jay says he’s already using one splitter, but needs two ...

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

Your USB audio port can be surprisingly useful--giving you even better sound than your computer's regular audio output. Here's how to use it. Eliot Van Buskirk Evolver.fm Editor Eliot Van Buskirk has ...

USB ports on your Windows PC or laptop are quite handy. You can use them to connect all kinds of devices, from basic peripherals like mouse and keyboards to printers, phones, headphones, and more. In ...

The best USB Wi-Fi adapter cuts the wire on your network connection. Whether you're using a desktop PC or a laptop, it frees you from having to trail yet another cable through your home and given the ...