Thunderbolt and USB have been standards for years, but the latest versions are more difficult than ever to tell apart. Here's ...

The connectors all look the same (technically ... inch M3 MacBook Pro feature two ports that Apple specifies as “Thunderbolt / USB 4” ports, while the 14in and 16in M1/M2/M3 Pro, plain M4 ...

Previous generations of USB might still feature older Type-A and Type-B connectors, but those are quickly aging out of the ...

It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and backwards compatible. All of Apple’s ...

If you want to use the highest USB speed, it is best to use certified cables. However, they are often not clearly labeled.

Intel generally guarantees Thunderbolt 4 performance at up to 2 meters over traditional copper cables. Those cables need ...

Many use Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C interchangeably, but they have very different applications. USB-C is a type of port, the shape of the connector, just like how USB-A is known for its big block ...

Thunderbolt 5 (on the PC) is here, but not quite ready for prime time. You can call it a laptop dock, a laptop docking station, a USB 4 dock, or a Thunderbolt dock; they’re basically the same ...