USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, ...

The USB port can be more useful than you think.

Unplugging a USB drive doesn't mean Windows immediately forgets it. The operating system keeps a record of it, but probably ...

Thunderbolt has better guaranteed capabilities than regular USB-C ports, but standard connectors can have plenty of features ...

Interested in USB-C chargers and charging? Here’s the sequel to this story that shows the world has indeed changed. We’re here to tell you about the second way USB-C is great for technology. You ...

Here we are in 2015, and USB plugs still aren’t reversible: You have to plug them in exactly the right way. That’s always fun when you’re trying to connect something to a tower PC case or ...

I've got a motherboard that has a single USB-C header on it. I also have a case with no USB-C ports on the front panel. I know things like this exist, but I'm wondering is, is there anything with ...

The USB paradox is one of the most familiar experiences of the digital age. Every time you try to plug in a USB cord, it seems like you always get it wrong on the first try. It doesn’t matter how much ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Leading Intel’s team as part of a multi-company effort, Bhatt was seeking to address the rather gruesome mess of device-specific cables, plugs, and connectors that people had to deal with back in the ...