A device that connects an unenclosed hard drive to the computer via USB. Drive adapters are generally used to clone the contents of an existing drive to a new drive. The adapter plugs into the ...

Using the USB-C cable that charges your Android phone probably won't be as fast as the one that came with your new external hard drive. To make things more confusing, some USB-C cables can be used ...

USB 4 is now found exclusively in the USB-C connector and is commonly used for external hard drives, SSDs, video devices, monitors, and docks. USB 3.1 is the third major revision of the USB standard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connectors are synonymous with modern electronics, and since the early 2000s, one standard has dominated all others — the USB.