What is USB4?The USB standard is ubiquitous throughout the tech world. After all, “USB” is an acronym for “Universal Serial Bus.” The standard has seen its fair share of updates over the 23 years sin...
With the varieties of USB and Thunderbolt terminology floating about, as well as new versions on the horizon, sorting out the mess can be a problem. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, ...
First of all, USB 3.1 is the standard, and shouldn’t be confused with the shape of the ports in your computer or the cables that plug into it. USB 3.1 devices and computers are able to use both of th...
What is a Tact Switch? A tact switch is an on/off electronic switch that is only on when the button is pressed or if there is a definitive change in pressure. Another way to consider it, as momentary...
Micro USB Connector If you can’t live without your cell phone or personal digital assistant (PDA), you’ll be pleased to hear that micro usb connectors will soon make these gadgets even more convenie...