Almost any modern communication need can be handled with a wireless solution. File transfers, streaming video, peripheral connections — all of these can be accomplished without a physical connection.

Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

The early 2000s laptop port explosion was never sustainable ...

A port is a point where the communication between the computer and external devices happens. The female end of the connector is the port that usually sits on the motherboard. These ports help the ...

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 ...

If your laptop has a full-functioned Type-C port, that means you can use that single port to transfer data, audio, video, and power. Most full-functioned Type-C ports will have a unique lightning bolt ...

As new tablets and laptops are adapting the new USB Type-C standard and becoming thinner and lighter, not only are some older ports left out but there simply isn’t room for others. Our Moshi USB-C ...

USB ports are everywhere today, but their design means they can be susceptible to dust and dirt if unused. Here's how to ...