Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.

If you've ever looked closely at the USB ports on your computer, motherboard, or docking station, you might've noticed they're not all the same color. Black, blue, teal... and sometimes, bright red.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The slow but steady advancements in USB generations are a testament to the growing power and data requirements of the various peripherals and ...

The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...