Not all USB ports are made equal - here's why some are black, some are blue, and others are even teal colored.

There are a number of competing standards in the audiovisual world - here's how HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C stack up to one ...

C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created ...

USB ports are found on many devices and are often color-coded to indicate data transfer speeds and charging capacity. Here's what a black USB port means.

The $149 Satechi 6-Port Charging Station can output 200W over multiple USB-C ports, although not as intelligently as the ...

but the monitor’s USB-C port can also serve as a video-input alternative to HDMI or DisplayPort; and some USB-C monitors can even charge a connected device while in use. The details of USB-C can ...

Rather, the supported USB version (2.0, 3.1, etc.) determines the functionality of a USB-C port. Nonetheless, some companies may still choose to color code USB-C ports, and while some carry over ...

While every USB-C port looks the same ... older USB-C ports support just 5Gbps maximum speeds (called "USB 3.2 Gen 1"), so it's important to look for a "USB 3.2 Gen 2" or "10Gbps" designation ...

Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal. I’m the deputy managing editor of the hardware team at PCMag.com. Reading this during the day? Then you've caught ...