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USB ports on a laptop.
Need the Fastest USB Port on Your Computer? Here's How to Identify It
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Make your USB transfers lightning fast!

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A close-up of two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports on a laptop.
Don’t Buy a Laptop if It Doesn’t Have Two USB-C Ports

One USB-C port isn’t enough (and it never was).

UGREEN Retractable Cable Hero
This USB-C Cable Is Retractable, And It's Currently Discounted

The most portable cable you've seen in a while.

A pile of usb cables on a wood surface
Lose Another USB-C Cable? Grab This 5-Pack for $10

You can never have too many extra cables.

SanDisk Creator Phone Flash Drive
SanDisk’s Nifty 128GB USB-C and Lightning Flash Drive Is on Sale

Two ports, tons of space, and built for creators.

UGREEN M.2 NVMe SSD USB-C Enclosure with WD_BLACK SN750 SSD Inside Sitting on a MacBook.
I Turned a Loose SSD Into a Portable Backup Solution

Don't wait until your files are corrupted to try and save them.

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Razer Blade 18 (2024) with a Thunderbolt 5 port.
Thunderbolt 5: What Is It, and How Much Faster Is It?

More power, more speed, and more possibilities.

A USB-C port on the front of an MSI PC.
I Finally Added USB-C Ports to My PC, and It Was Harder Than I Expected

Your PC isn't limited to the ports that came on the motherboard.

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An Acer Chromebook sitting on a table with someone typing on it.
How to Add Ports to a Chromebook

Your Chromebook needs a few more ports.

Anker USB C to USB C Cable hung over a night stand next to a bed, charging a phone.
Get 2 USB-C Anker Cables for Just $8 Right Now

The Anker Nylon USB-C cables can support really fast charges.

Anker 553 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)
Add 8 Ports to Your Laptop for $42 With This Anker USB-C Hub

It's usually $54.

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USB-A and USB-C connectors on cables.
The Best USB-A to USB-C Adapters of 2025

When a USB cable doesn't have the connection you need, try an adapter.

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AV receiver ports with an alert icon and 'outdated' written in the background.
7 Outdated Ports On Your Video Receiver (And What They Do)

Outdated ports on various devices, what they do, and why they may still be used.

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A mechanical keyboard with a coiled pink cable and a Logitech G502 wireless mouse on a black SteelSeries QcK Performance mousepad.
5 Reasons Why I Love Coiled Keyboard Cables

Coils are cool.

Raspberry Pi 45W USB-C Power Supply
Raspberry Pi Made Its Own 45W USB-C Charger

Enough power for your laptop, not just your Pi.

A pink coiled keyboard cable plugged into a white keyboard with light blue and purple keycaps.
Why Do Some Keyboards Have Coiled Cables?

It might look like a slinky, but don't even think about throwing it down the stairs.

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The Plugable 40W Dual USB-C Charger chariging a phone.
Plugable 40W Dual USB-C Charger Review: This Compact Charger Is Great

This is the compact USB-C charger that can.

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An HDMI cable plugged into the back of a monitor.
Here's Everything You Can Do With the Ports on Your Monitor

Any port in a storm? No, you need to pick the right one!

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Plugable 5Gbps USB-C adapter with a laptop.
Plugable's 5Gbps USB-C Adapter Is Great for Home Labs and Networked Storage

Exceptional speeds and solid pricing. I'll take it.

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Mac Mini on top of the Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub.
Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub Review: Give Your Tiny Mac a Port Upgrade
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Despite a few quirks, this Mac-specific hub delivers a tailored experience.

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