Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

Apple equips its Macs with Thunderbolt ports that are compatible with USB-C. The MacBook Pro comes with either two or three of these ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a ...

This humble accessory protects my Pi’s ports and makes setup less fragile every time I plug in a display.

Norwegian startup company FXI has demoed a clever USB/HDMI stick designed to add Android-based smart capabilities to any HDMI or USB-equipped device. Codenamed Cotton Candy, the inconspicuous USB ...

We scoff at micro-USB today, but it was the best connector ever made – at least until USB Type-C, aka USB-C showed up. We’re more than ready to wave goodbye to it, but it does deserve a look back at ...

HDMI has been on the market for years, and in that time it's become pretty much the main standard of A/V connection, but did ...

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