Historically, you’ve had two options to expand the port capabilities of your laptop: an inexpensive USB-C dongle or a more ...

Want the inside scoop on the best Thunderbolt laptop docking stations without all the extra fluff? Here are the best docks ...

While the ports look the same, the technologies have a number of key differences between Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, and USB-C 3.1 Gen 1. The problem is that the port and cable connectors for all ...

Expand your Mac's connectivity during Black Friday sales by taking advantage of steep discounts on Thunderbolt 4 and ...

The Thunderbolt port has been the fastest and most versatile port for the past ten years when it comes to laptops. Originally introduced and exclusively found on the 2011 MacBook Pro, the Thunderbolt ...

I know there are tons of articles comparing Thunderbolt to USB 3.0, and I've read them. I'd like to get Arsians opinions. TL;DR: When running the OS on an external SSD, does Thunderbolt's performance ...

USB-C introduced simplicity: a simple flat connector with rounded sides that has two correct orientations: the long side can be inserted into a compatible port without checking. It’s used universally ...

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One of the world’s least-exciting sentences is, “Let’s talk about technology standards!” But I promise I’m not digging down into wiring schematics, pinout diagrams, and 1,000-page protocol ...

Intel will tell you its new high-speed interconnect technology, Thunderbolt, is not in competition with Universal Serial Bus (USB), the ubiquitous standard for connecting computers with other devices.

The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 SSDs has sparked significant interest among technology enthusiasts and professionals, promising unparalleled speeds and innovative performance. These devices are ...

Less than a week after it announced the ridiculously confusing naming system for USB 3.2, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced the spec for USB 4. Essentially, this mimics the current ...