USB Technology

One of the most common features that computer users have enjoyed since the PC became popular is the USB port. Universal serial bus or USB that was developed and put into use in the mid-1990s. USB was designed to carry both data and two PCs and/or portable devices.

The creators of USB set out to create a standardized connection unit for computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, cameras, printers, etc. Over time however USB's usage expanded to include things like video game consoles, controllers, cell phones, and in some cases television sets. In fact the technology is so popular and in such high demand that the tech has seen two major upgrades. USB 2.0 released in April of 2000 and USB 3.0, the most recent release.

USB 3.0 allows for extremely fast transfer rates between computers and secondary devices which makes it great for moving things like movies and other media library items from one device to another. USB 3.0 can also be used to charge things like cell phones and video game controllers.

If you're looking for a new computer and expecting USB 3.0 to be included be thorough when looking over the machine you interested in. Many of these machines were built before USB 3.0 was released and/or affordable and you may wind up with USB 2.0 if you're not careful. Should you have any questions about USB technology, your USB ports, or computers in general please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

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