A USB 3.0 connection requires five conductors, and the connectors are blue in color. Backward compatibility is typically provided by including four additional conductors, as shown in the image here.

Finding the fastest USB connection used to be easy: choose USB 3.0 instead of 2.0. But now, you’ll need to know the difference between USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2—and what various types ...

A suitable adapter will bridge the divide between old and new tech - this HDMI-to-USB-C dongle from Cable Matters is a little on the chunky side but will connect a USB-C phone or laptop to any ...