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I finally learned what those USB port colors mean — and I’ve been using the wrong ones all along

It's worth noting that USB colors are not strictly standardized across all brands and devices. A manufacturer could, in ...
MUO on MSN

What does it mean when a USB port is red?

Red USB ports aren't as common as the blue or black ones you see on most computers. They're mostly USB-A ports, though ...
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Microsoft agrees that USB is a mess and it's making changes to fix it: 'Manufacturers can implement ports that look identical but differ wildly in functionality'

Have you ever gone to plug in your USB Type-C cable to extend your display, ready for the glory of a second monitor, only for nothing to happen? Well, there's a good chance it's because your USB port ...