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Blue, black, or red? What your USB port colors actually mean

Without clear labels, you can rely on colors, but remember that those aren't mandated by USB-IF, so they're not a guarantee.

5 cool gadgets that use your phone's USB port

Your phone's USB-C port can do more than just charge. We found 5 gadgets that use your USB connection to transform your ...

This snap-on iPhone accessory makes charging cables and cords a thing of the past

The Snap-n-Charge is small as power banks go, and only 3,200 mAh/16 Wh. This is good enough for a quick top-up of a smartphone or headphones. And a top-up is what you get -- the capacity is enough for ...

4 Things You Can Do With Your Fire TV Stick's Micro-USB Port

With the right adapter, the micro-USB port on your Fire TV Stick can be used for charging devices, external data storage, and ...

This USB-C cable has a magnetic charging feature that makes it irreplaceable for me

Regular readers know that I'm quite a fan of USB-C magnetic breakaway connectors. These are great for preventing those expensive accidents that happen when a laptop, tablet, or smartphone is dragged ...

4 Things You Didn't Know USB-C Could Power

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...