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Here's What A Computer's Serial Port Was For (And Where It's Still Necessary)

If you've been using computers for more than a couple of decades, you've probably used a serial port to attach peripherals like your mouse and modem. Until the USB standard rendered them obsolete in ...

Plugging these 5 devices into the wrong USB port can damage them

The USB standard is touted for its ability to connect devices of all types with uniform consistency, however it's not quite ...

4 Old USB Gadgets That Are Still Useful

Some old USB gadgets from the 2000s are either making a comeback or are still relevant for many. These are the most useful ...
Ars Technica

USB to RS-232 adapters for M1 Macs

i'm trying to buy a USB to RS-232 adapter for use with my M1 Mac Mini, but this is turning out to be a lot more complicated than i thought it would be. the most common devices seem to be based on ...
Geeky Gadgets

What’s the difference between USB-C and USB-A

We have previously covered the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt and USB-C and Lightning, this guide is designed to explain the differences between USC-C and USB-A. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...