What the colors of your USB ports tell you (and why some are more capable than others)

When buying a new laptop, consider the speeds your USB ports support, as this is one aspect that most consumers tend not to investigate closely. Lower-priced or older laptops may have ports with more ...
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Here's what I tell people about the difference between USB 4 and USB-C

USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data speeds and power capabilities. USB 4 is primarily a speed specification, supporting anywhere between 20 and 120Gbps ...
PC World

USB-C chaos, demystified: Know what power and data you’re really getting

You can easily find laptops and desktop PCs packing USB-C port certified for Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4. But now the next generation of the standard is picking up speed ...
Macworld

Razer USB 4 Dock review: plentiful ports and power for your peripherals

The use of USB rather than Thunderbolt means that the USB 4 Dock isn’t aimed at professional users who need high-speed data transfer. However, it does provide dual-display support (60Hz) along with an ...

Don’t plug these 4 devices into the wrong USB port

Serious media professionals tend to prefer SSDs with Thunderbolt 4 or 5, which can deliver speeds between 40 and 120Gbps. If ...
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What Is USB-C With PD & How Much Power Can It Deliver?

USB-C has become a prevalent part of most household tech since it was first released back in 2014. You can find it on all kinds of devices, from smartphones and laptops to gaming consoles like the ...