Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one, in the case of some extremely svelte ultraportables. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system ...

You look at a laptop’s CPU, storage, RAM, and screen size when you shop. But do you look at the ports? A laptop’s port selection can vary from one, single USB Type-C port, to a ridiculous number ...

The slim, new USB-C port already can shoulder the duties of power and audio ports. Starting in 2017 it could squeeze HDMI off computers, too. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Apple and Google both introduced new laptops featuring USB Type-C ports this week. The new 2 pound Apple MacBook and the 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel both use the new type of USB connector. Both take ...

As new tablets and laptops are adapting the new USB Type-C standard and becoming thinner and lighter, not only are some older ports left out but there simply isn’t room for others. Our Moshi USB-C ...

Look at any laptop on the market nowadays, and you’ll see a range of different ports—but all will have something in common. What is it? A USB-C. Technically known as USB C or USB Type-C, the port is a ...

The port situation on MacBooks has been problematic for quite some time due to Apple’s obsession with Type-C ports. This obsession has forced people to look for the best USB hub for MacBook to connect ...

With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is required. With a tethered dock, rather than plugging the laptop into a frame, just a single USB cable is ...

In this post, we will show you how to enable USB-C charging on a laptop in Windows 11. USB-C has revolutionized how modern laptops charge their batteries and connect to peripherals. This versatile ...