Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...

With the StarTech.com USB-C Power Tester, you can easily look for charging problems in your setup. It’s a quick and easy way to ensure your devices are getting all the power they’re supposed to. I ...

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a widely compatible connection standard for modern gadgets, including laptops and computers, as well as mobile devices, printers, and various peripherals. But one ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports on your PC or laptop are designed to supply a specific amount of power to connected devices. For example, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports ...

It's tough to imagine a time before USB, when connecting devices to your computer meant juggling between a myriad of proprietary ports. As a solution, Intel, alongside other companies like Microsoft ...

Here's the background-- when I built my current PC I initially made the mistake of inadvertently letting a protruding bit of the I/O shield of my case end up inside the sole USB 3.1 port, something ...

USB-C eliminates proprietary barrel plug chargers that we’ve been using for laptops and myriads of other devices. It fights proprietary phone charger standards by explicitly making them non-compliant, ...

If you’re designing a universal port, you will be expected to provide power. This was a lesson learned in the times of LPT and COM ports, where factory-made peripherals and DIY boards alike had to ...