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  We all have a drawer full of different types of cable, adaptors, and connectors for mobile phones, TV, laptop, and more. One of the most popular cables that everyone has is a USB cable. Almost all chargers and connectors have ports. There are various types of USB cables , USB adapters, and connectors in the market which we do not know. They all have different purposes and this knowledge might come in handy if we know what goes where. Let us understand them in detail so that if some device or our guest needs a specific cable, we can help them out. What is a USB Cable? USB (Universal Serial Bus) was created as a standard cable worldwide to connect computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. This made the global market to expand more as it gives users the flexibility to buy electronic products and accessories from anywhere in the world. They are connected with the port on the electronic device. The purpose of using this cord is to either power the device or connect/trans...

  Universal Serial Bus cables (USB Cables) are a boon in the plug-in world. They allow the connection between various electronic devices with the help of only a cable. Thanks to their versatile use cases, their demand is increasing every year. By versatile, I did not mean one USB cable fits all. There are different types of USB cables used for different purposes. For example, type A for one side connection, type B to and to understand each type, we need to know more details about them. Let us get started. But before we dig deep into the types of cables, it is important to understand the following two terms: What is a Port and a Receptor Ports are basically slotting on the motherboard, where a cable of an external device needs to be plugged in. There are two types of ports: male and female. The device controlling the electric link is known as the host, while the other end is called the peripheral/receptor. For example, if you connect a laptop via ports to the smartphone, the laptop ...

  Universal Serial Bus cables (USB Cables) are a boon in the plug-in world. They allow the connection between various electronic devices with the help of only a cable. Thanks to their versatile use cases, their demand is increasing every year. By versatile, I did not mean one USB cable fits all. There are different types of USB cables used for different purposes. For example, type A for one side connection, type B to and to understand each type, we need to know more details about them. Let us get started. But before we dig deep into the types of cables, it is important to understand the following two terms: What is a Port and a Receptor Ports are basically slotting on the motherboard, where a cable of an external device needs to be plugged in. There are two types of ports: male and female. The device controlling the electric link is known as the host, while the other end is called the peripheral/receptor. For example, if you connect a laptop via ports to the smartphone, the laptop ...

  Let’s admit the fact that our laptops never come with enough ports. Especially for Macbook Air users, it becomes compulsory to carry an array of dongles so that it can get easier to plug everything in with USB cables and other products. Enter USB hubs. That makes everything much easier. It not only expands the number of ports, but with USB docks you can set up your perfect dream workstation with a single plug! Today, we will talk about some of the best USB hubs that can be of the best use for you. However, you must be wondering if there is any difference between USB hubs and docks? Well yes! There is a thin line since they technically do the same thing. However, there are some differences that you need to consider before buying them. Basically, USB hubs are smaller, and cheaper dongles that add extra USB ports, SD card readers, display outputs, or a headphone jack. These don’t supply extra power which means you will not be able to change gadgets plugged into them. These are also ...

I don’t remember any part of my childhood without computers. From painting things in MS paint, searching for things on Yahoo to now doing everything from mobile phones, and being super-dependent upon for everything Google, we all grew up. We know all there is to do with computers but what do we really know about computers? Its components and especially the  computer cables . We All Know About The CPU, Its Parts, Mouse, Keyboards, Etc. But, Here In This Article, We Are Going To Talk About The Types Of Cables And Ports Computers Have, Their Features And The Best Ways We Can Use Them: VGA Cables: VGA stands for Visual Graphics Array. It is a type of cable which carries visual display data from CPU to monitor. It consists of cable and a connector at each end and is usually blue in color. One end of the VGA cable is attached to the port in the graphics card on the motherboard while the other port is in the display device. When the computer is running, the video card transmits video disp...

Going into 2020, the wireless dream is alive and thriving. Qi wireless chargers have been around for a while now and we have successfully ditched the cord. Almost. But even the wireless chargers require a wire to get power to itself. Moreover, not all gadgets charge wirelessly. Your Bluetooth speaker, your noise canceling headphones, your tablet, E-reader, power banks, etc., don’t charge wirelessly. Some of these gadgets don’t even come with power bricks. So you either have to use other power bricks you have or plug them into your computer, anything with the compatible USB port. But what if you didn’t? What if there was another way to power up these devices? It is the  USB keystone jack ! Yes, these are USB ports that go directly in the wall of your house. So the next time you want to charge something but can’t find your brick, just plug your device into one of these! Of course, you have to install one. There are two ways you can go about this, hire an electrician, or ...

Over the last five years, if there has been one topic in discussion in every way possible by phone and laptop manufactures, media, and tech enthusiasts, it is USB C. How it works, whether it is better than older versions, how fast companies will adapt to it, the possibilities of its uses and many more questions and topics are the focus of these discussions. So why is it in the discussion? And why should device manufacturers switch over? The simple answer is that USB C is fast. As fast as a thunderbolt. Excuse the pun. USB C came into being in 2014, followed by newer, faster iterations of it over the last 5 years. When Apple made the MacBook with just a single USB C port, it was outrageous! It pushed people to think about the I/O panels on devices. If one port can do it all, can form factors be smaller? Can they have one port for everything including charging? How this can change the average user’s life is the question to ask. Let’s use this blog to take a look at ...

When it comes to connecting accessories to computers, it is not always with a USB to USB cable. Even after the invention of the USB standard, the various types of serial connectors stayed. Everything did not immediately switch to USB entirely. This is when manufacturers started to find a middle ground because they did not want their accessory to be useless (or, out of time) in a short time. So, they started making devices that could connect to a computer via its USB port while the device itself retains its serial port. They shipped their device with a USB to serial adapter . These cables and chips are low cost. So, when you try to connect any device using these, you might face issues because, along with the cheaper hardware, there is usually also an issue of driver compatibility. As this USB to serial adapter cables are supposed to be for short term use, they are not made with future software in mind, or even more than one software (in terms of Operating System) in mind. You are ...

In the present scenario, we find more USB cables in our drawers than the documents. I am sure that your drawers are full of different USB drives, cables, and chargers you bought over the years. Their overall quality has improved over the years. Now, they charge your devices more quickly and transfer files at an astonishing rate. But they haven’t gotten any secure. And that changed a few months ago. We all are aware of the USB-IF. It is an industry group which is responsible for the development of USB standards. Back in January, they announced the USB Type-C Authentication Program. During the press conference, they put the utmost importance on authentication. Further, they said that it would empower the host system to protect against non-compliant USB adapters and decrease the risks of malicious firmware or hardware in USB devices. How USB Cables Are At Risk? In case you are not aware of it, the USB ports on your devices entail a crucial security point. There are major hac...

USB cables have gone through some revolutionary phases to facilitate data connectivity and transfer. Known as Universal Serial Bus, USB cables came to existence in 1995. Since then they have brought evolution to USB enabled devices. The invention of USB cables transformed the way we use computers and other related products. Because of the huge dent they created in the IT industry, their development process picked up a stable pace. Starting from USB1.1 standard to the time when we all can recall the USB 3.0 standard got a whole new identity in a form of USB 3.1 Gen 1. Well, now you can expect the same level of upgradation in USB cables. Upcoming USB 3.2 standard will contain the features of USB 3.0 and USB 3.1. Synopsis demonstrated the first ever USB-C Gen 3.2 USB cable in 2018. If you're tech-savvy, you might remember another host of names for USB-C. However, this standard will materialize on devices later this year. USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announc...