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  First, some basics. The USB port you've known for about 20 years is the USB-A. The port is a rectangle, and if you're like me, it always takes at least two tries to get the cable face up. The other end of the connection may be USB-B (a square that plugs into a printer), Mini-USB (commonly used a few years ago to plug into digital cameras), Micro-USB (found in everything from wireless headphones to smartphones to electronic devices) -readers), or Apple-specific (like the current Lightning port on the iPhone).  USB Type-C , commonly abbreviated as USB-C, is the port that replaces all of these. The symmetrical connector with rounded ends sits on either end of the wire, and there's no "face up" or anything like that - it works either way.   But the real magic is that the new USB-C port is much more versatile. USB-C is no longer limited to about 12 watts of charging power, but can power devices up to 100 watts. The new data transfer rate speeds up the performance of ...

  USB-C Frequently Asked Questions What will I use USB-C for? As the world moves to  USB-C , it doesn’t mean you have to replace all your existing devices. Your new USB-C device (e.g. laptop) will still be compatible with all of your existing devices (smartphones, tablets, mice, printers, etc.), you just need the correct USB-C cable or adapter. Do you need USB-C? The presence (or lack thereof) of a USB-C port is increasingly becoming a consideration when buying a PC. If you buy a slim laptop, it will almost certainly have at least one USB-C port, which will automatically bring you into the ecosystem. If you prefer a desktop, then you’re sure to find those ports there as well, with at least one of them on the motherboard-side I/O panel, and probably more on high-end and gaming desktops. USB C To DisplayPort Adapter Aluminum Shell Some desktop and aftermarket PC cases also put one on the front panel. (However, desktop DIY types should be aware that USB-C ports on the front or to...