Upstream vs. downstream USB ports on your monitor: What's the difference?

When it comes to USB ports and hubs, upstream vs. downstream simply describes the function each USB port handles for ...

4 clever uses for the Thunderbolt port on your PC

Many modern laptops and PCs now support Thunderbolt, which looks like a regular USB-C port but can do a lot more. Here are some unique ways to use it.
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5 Of The Best Uses For Your PC's USB Ports That Aren't Charging

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on their form factor, modern PCs can have anywhere from a just a couple to several USB ports, which stands for Universal Serial Bus ...

5 Clever Uses For Your PC's Ethernet Port (Other Than Plugging In Your Router)

You likely use your Ethernet port on your computer to get the fastest Internet you have available, but it's actually a ...
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How Many USB Ports Does Your Motherboard Have? Here's How To Check

You can never have too many USB ports on your PC. More USB ports mean more convenient avenues to hook up devices and standalone storage, which allows you to broaden your PC's overall functionality ...
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When You Need More Computer Ports

So much for direct tethering. My MacBook Air has two USB-C ports on it, plus a headphone jack. One of the ports has the power plug in it, the other has my mouse bluetooth connector. When I want to ...
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4 USB-C hubs to expand your computer ports

Users of the new Apple MacBook laptops with limited USB-C ports know how important port hubs are to increase the capacity of connections. They can include Ethernet ports, memory card readers, USB-A ...